- Denso secures ABtC certification for its carbon footprint calculation application to support CO2 emissions management across the manufacturing value chain.
- The certification enables interoperability with both Europe’s Catena-X data network and Japan’s Ouranos Ecosystem for industry-wide data collaboration.
Denso announced on March 5 that the Denso carbon footprint calculation application has received Application Certification under the certification program operated by the Automotive and Battery Traceability Center Association (ABtC) in Tokyo. The tool enables systematic calculation, management, and verification of CO2 emissions across the entire product manufacturing process through structured data exchange with business partners.
Application certification strengthens emissions traceability
The certification recognizes the application’s capability to track and manage carbon emissions throughout manufacturing operations. The system collects and processes emissions data across multiple production stages and supply chain partners, allowing manufacturers to monitor environmental impact with greater transparency and consistency.
By enabling structured data exchange between companies, the application supports traceable carbon accounting across the automotive value chain. This functionality helps manufacturers comply with growing environmental reporting requirements and improve lifecycle emissions monitoring for automotive components.
Integration with global automotive data collaboration frameworks
The certification from ABtC complements earlier validation within global automotive data ecosystems. In February 2025, Denso obtained EcoPass certification from Catena-X, a European framework designed to enable secure and standardized data collaboration across automotive companies.
Catena-X supports digital connectivity among manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers, allowing the sharing of environmental and production data across the supply chain.
Linking European and Japanese industrial ecosystems
With the new ABtC certification, the system can now operate across both Europe’s Catena-X network and Japan’s Ouranos Ecosystem. The Ouranos initiative promotes cross-company and cross-industry data linkage, supporting collaboration between organizations and enabling broader digital integration.
Supporting cross-industry data utilization
The ability to connect with both ecosystems strengthens interoperability for emissions reporting and sustainability tracking. This capability allows companies operating in multiple regions to align their data management systems and maintain consistent environmental reporting standards.
Through the Denso carbon footprint calculation application, manufacturers and suppliers gain a structured platform for managing carbon emissions data, supporting industry-wide efforts to improve transparency and sustainability across automotive manufacturing processes.
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