Epicor has introduced a groundbreaking Carbon Cost Rollup solution within its Kinetic Industry ERP Cloud platform, transforming how manufacturers track and manage their carbon emissions. The patent-pending technology applies traditional cost accounting principles to environmental impact, treating CO2 emissions as a quantifiable financial metric.
From Boardroom Feedback to Climate Solution
Developed in response to customer demand for simplified environmental reporting, the solution enables manufacturers to track carbon footprints with the same precision as financial costs. “Our advisory board highlighted the urgent need for better emissions tracking tools,” said Kerrie Jordan, Epicor Group Vice President. “This innovation helps companies identify reduction opportunities while maintaining profitability.”
How Carbon Cost Rollup Works
The system calculates emissions at each production component level, then aggregates data through supply chain tiers to reveal a product’s total carbon impact. This bottom-up approach integrates seamlessly with existing cost accounting systems, minimizing implementation challenges. The methodology provides manufacturers with auditable emissions data to support regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting.
Strategic Partnership Enhances Capabilities
Epicor’s collaboration with carbon intelligence platform Climatiq strengthens the solution’s accuracy. The integration of Climatiq’s API across Epicor’s product suite provides manufacturers with reliable emission factors and calculation methodologies. Together, these technologies create a comprehensive sustainability toolkit within familiar ERP workflows.
As environmental regulations tighten globally, Epicor’s innovation positions manufacturers to meet compliance requirements while optimizing their operations. The Carbon Cost Rollup solution represents a significant step toward reconciling industrial productivity with climate responsibility, giving business leaders actionable data to drive both environmental and financial performance.
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