Covestro has introduced the CQ-Configurator, a new digital solution that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design and evaluate more sustainable foam formulations in real time. The application supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane (PU) foam applications—ranging from mattresses and furniture to insulation panels—by translating material-level environmental data into clear, product-specific sustainability insights.
As sustainability reporting and Scope 3 emissions disclosure become increasingly critical across industries, the CQ-Configurator allows users to quickly assess CO₂ impact and attributed sustainable material content without requiring life cycle assessment (LCA) expertise. The tool helps companies respond more efficiently to regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal sustainability targets.
Turning Environmental Data into Actionable Decisions
The CQ-Configurator guides users through a simple workflow: selecting the foam application type, defining technical performance requirements, and specifying the proportion of mass-balanced isocyanates and polyols. Based on these inputs, the tool instantly calculates the associated carbon footprint and sustainable material share for each formulation scenario.
By converting formulation choices into application-specific sustainability outcomes, the platform provides a transparent, data-driven foundation for decision-making. Users can rapidly compare alternative material options, export results, and align sustainability considerations across R&D, procurement, sales, marketing, and sustainability teams.
Supporting Scope 3 Reporting and Value Chain Transparency
Built on third-party verified LCA data, the CQ-Configurator connects raw material choices directly to product-level environmental impact. This approach supports Scope 3 emissions translation and improves transparency along the polyurethane value chain, helping companies communicate sustainability benefits more clearly to customers and stakeholders.
The tool also links environmental performance with market-relevant advantages, enabling companies to integrate sustainability more effectively into product development strategies and commercial positioning.
Designed for Broad Industry Adoption
With an intuitive interface, the CQ-Configurator is designed for use by both technical and non-technical professionals, including R&D engineers, purchasing teams, sales managers, marketing specialists, and sustainability experts. This accessibility ensures that sustainability insights can be embedded throughout the organization, rather than remaining limited to specialized teams.
As sustainability becomes a key differentiator in markets such as bedding, furniture, construction, and appliances, the tool helps companies balance performance requirements, economic considerations, and environmental impact when developing polyurethane foam solutions.
Expanding Digital Sustainability Solutions in PU Materials
With the launch of the CQ-Configurator, Covestro becomes the first European polyurethane materials supplier to offer a comprehensive digital sustainability assessment tool covering multiple PU foam applications. Leveraging its long-standing polyurethane expertise and verified environmental data, Covestro continues to expand its digital portfolio to support customers in achieving measurable sustainability progress across the value chain.
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