Automotive parts · Catena-X & PCF
We calculate your product carbon footprint (PCF (product carbon footprint) The total greenhouse gas emissions (kgCO₂e) of one unit of product (one piece, for a part) from raw material extraction to the factory gate. Catena-X calculates PCFs on this cradle-to-gate basis.) from plant meter and MES data in line with PCF Rulebook v4, and exchange it with your customers through an EDC (Eclipse Dataspace Components connector) An open-source connector that lets companies exchange data directly with one another under usage policies and contracts. The basic building block of Catena-X data exchange. connector. We support you in Korean, from preparing your operating company registration to the first exchange and each annual review.
There is no “Catena-X certification” for suppliers. See what you actually need →
Contour lines and survey point coordinates are illustrative
A reference list, not a claim of certification or partnership · As of Oct 11, 2026
Why now
Joining Catena-X is not a legal obligation, but it is becoming a procurement requirement for European OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.[5] Below, we list only publicly reported facts, each with its date and source.
Based on public sources
Since April 2025, BMW has made Catena-X registration part of its procurement process. Supplier onboarding starts with the certificate management use case (sharing AEO/CTPAT, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001 certificates).
Since late January 2025, Bosch’s automotive business has asked for a PCF per part number with every new request for quotation. The PCF must be submitted together with the price to count in the sourcing evaluation, and Bosch asks for it to be updated every year. Its guidance recommends the Catena-X PCF Rulebook as the calculation basis, notes that submissions currently go through SupplyOn, and says certification is not yet mandatory.
Companies in the supply chain LG Chem → Shinsojae Industry and Shinsung Autotech → LG Electronics VS → KGM (instrument cluster parts for the Musso Q270) exchanged PCFs based on primary data, using Catena-X standards. Cofinity-X announced this as Asia’s first multi-tier PCF exchange.
Primary source [11]
Tier 1 supplier WITTE Automotive has asked all of its direct series-production suppliers to onboard to Catena-X.
Secondary source [12]
T-Systems presented this as the first peer-to-peer (P2P) data space transaction between Korea and Europe.
Secondary source [13]
T-Systems hosted “Catena-X Supplier Onboarding Day Korea” at SAP Korea, with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Cofinity-X taking part.
Primary source [14]
Saturn went live in November 2025, and Jupiter maintenance runs through Q4 2026. If a solution is certified only until “End of Jupiter,” check whether it will make the transition.
We found no public source stating that Hyundai Motor Company or Kia requires suppliers to join Catena-X. The supply chain carbon initiative on public record is the “Automotive supply chain carbon reduction partnership agreement” of November 17, 2025. KGM has run a PCF exchange pilot based on Catena-X (see the KGM supply chain card).
Secondary source [17]
Company names are cited from public sources and do not imply any business relationship or partnership with greenMRV.
Dates not yet final are labeled with their status
European Commission proposes extending CBAM to downstream products (about 180 products, targeted to apply from 2028)
ProposedSource [18] · As of Oct 11, 2026
EU CBAM definitive period begins. Screws, bolts, and nuts (CN 7318), other articles of iron or steel (7326), and other articles of aluminum (7616) are already covered
Manufacturers may voluntarily submit life cycle CO₂ data for vehicles (not mandatory)
In forceSource [21] · As of Oct 11, 2026
CBAM downstream extension: the Council (about 200 products) and the European Parliament (about 453–457) adopt their positions
In negotiationSource [22] · As of Oct 11, 2026
EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (Reg. (EU) 2026/1738) enters into force; applies from September 1, 2028
ConfirmedSource [23] · As of Oct 11, 2026
Trilogues on the CBAM downstream extension; the outcome will determine which products are covered
In negotiationSource [22] · As of Oct 11, 2026
EU battery passport applies. Battery carbon footprint declarations have not yet started, as the delegated act on the calculation method has not been adopted (as of September 26, 2026)
ConfirmedFootprint declaration pendingSources [24][25] · As of Oct 11, 2026
EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation applies. Recycled plastic targets: 15% in 2032, 25% in 2036
ConfirmedSource [23] · As of Oct 11, 2026
CBAM embedded emissions and a Catena-X PCF use different system boundaries and calculation methods, so we do not report them as a single number. Instead, we calculate each one separately from the same metered data, under its own rules. CBAM declarations and verification follow separate rules and verifiers. See our CBAM data support →
What certification actually means
No. In Catena-X, it is the companies providing solutions and services that get certified. Suppliers onboard through an operating company and use certified solutions to exchange PCFs that comply with the rules. Where a higher level of trust is needed, they can opt for PCF program certification or third-party verification.
Based on the CAF Handbook (March 18, 2026)
Who sets what, and who gets certified · As of Oct 11, 2026
01 · Association
Manages the standards and the Conformity Assessment Framework (CAF (Conformity Assessment Framework) The Catena-X Association’s certification scheme for solution and service providers. Companies that exchange data are currently outside its scope.) and appoints the operating companies, clearing houses, and conformity assessment bodies (CAB (conformity assessment body) An organization that carries out certification audits under the CAF. Currently TÜV SÜD, Deloitte, TÜV Rheinland, and SQS.). Membership is optional, and joining does not include access to the data space.[26][27]
Appoints operating companies, clearing houses, and CABs
02 · Operating company
Verifies participants, issues Business Partner Numbers (BPN (Business Partner Number) The number Catena-X uses to identify legal entities (BPNL), sites (BPNS), and addresses (BPNA). It is assigned after you register with an operating company and the clearing house has validated your details.) and credentials, and runs the marketplace. Its operating mandate has been extended through 2028 (October 20, 2025).[28]
Registers suppliers · Issues BPNs and credentials
03 · Clearing house
Independently validates the company details submitted at registration, then assigns the BPN.[29]
Validates supplier company details
04 · Certification audit
TÜV SÜD, Deloitte, TÜV Rheinland, and SQS. They award certificates on behalf of the association, which publishes the results.[30][31]
Audit providers and award certificates
05 · Subject to certification
Core service providers (CSP), onboarding service providers (OSP: organizational and technical onboarding of data providers and consumers), enablement service providers (ESP: connectors, registries, and wallets run as managed services), and business application providers (BAP: e.g., PCF calculation and exchange apps). The CAF Handbook requires TISAX The automotive industry’s scheme for assessing information security and exchanging the results, run by the ENX Association. Labels are valid for three years. Level 2 for OSPs, ESPs, and BAPs (from July 2025, with a 12-month grace period). Certification is valid for one release.[31]
Subject to certification06 · Data providers and consumers
Currently outside the scope of Catena-X certification. If you use a certified solution, you do not need separate certification.[31]
Exchange data through providers’ certified solutions
Supporting · Advisory
Companies that give strategic, operational, or technical advice but do not operate technical services. Currently outside the scope of certification.[31]
The Catena-X Association appoints the operating companies, clearing houses, and conformity assessment bodies (CABs), and the CABs certify solution and service providers. Suppliers onboard through an operating company and exchange data using certified solutions; they are not themselves subject to certification.
Based on the TfS/Catena-X PCF Verification and Program Certification Framework v2.0 [4]
Trust Level 1
Trust Level 2
Trust Level 3
The list of qualified attestation providers is published on Catena-X Academy (13 individuals, valid until 2027). Source [32] · Checked Oct 11, 2026
Misconception 1
FactData exchange starts with onboarding through an operating company. Association membership is optional.[27]
Misconception 2
FactIt is a status awarded through the BMW Readiness Booster program. BMW calls it a “certification,” but it is not the same as provider certification under the CAF.[7]
Misconception 3
FactThe verification framework sets no mandatory trust level. The level you need depends on what your customer requires.[4]
greenMRV’s Catena-X certification statusNoneAs of Oct 11, 2026 · If we obtain certification, we will list the role, release, certificate number, and validity period
How we work
Every step produces deliverables. Timelines depend on the number of part numbers in scope and the state of your data, so we will publish measured durations once the pilot is complete.
Preparation 01–02Calculation & automation 03–04Connection & exchange 05–07
Preparation · 01–02
01
Readiness check
What, by when, and in what format
We go through your customer’s request to confirm the part numbers in scope, the deadline, and the submission format and channel. We also review your BPN status, your IT and security environment, and your eligibility for support programs. Then we separate what needs to happen now from what can wait.
Screen description: an illustrative screen with bars showing readiness in six areas (customer request, BPN, connector, calculation method, verification requirements, and data owners), with three next actions listed below.
02
Data inventory
Start with the data you already have
We review your BOM (materials, weights, and part numbers); supplier PCFs; electricity and gas bills and meters; production volumes by line and part number; waste, transport, and packaging; and renewable energy contracts. For each item, we record where it is held: ERP, MES, meters, or Excel.
Screen description: an illustrative screen showing four data sources (ERP, MES, meters, and Excel) and the review status of the BOM, production volumes, energy use, supplier PCFs, waste and transport, and renewable energy contracts.
Calculation & automation · 03–04
03
Rulebook v4 calculation
Calculation under PCF Rulebook v4
We confirm 97% coverage through screening, apply the allocation decision hierarchy and the electricity rules, and calculate the total PCF (including biogenic carbon) alongside the PDS. Every assumption, source, and applicable standard is recorded in an audit trail.
Screen description: an illustrative screen showing check results for the cut-off, allocation, electricity, PDS, and offset exclusion rules, each marked as met or needing confirmation; only the contractual instruments for electricity still need confirmation.
04
dMRV automation
Minimize repeat data collection each year with digital MRV (dMRV (digital measurement, reporting and verification) An approach that collects activity data automatically through meters, sensors, and edge devices and keeps an evidence trail.)
We install electricity and gas meters or sensors on major loads and connect them to MES and ERP. As consumption data builds up by line and part number, allocation to individual products becomes more accurate, and the annual review and monitoring for a “10% or greater increase” can run automatically.
Metering makes activity data more accurate. For a contribution to count toward the PDS, its emission factor must also be primary (§6.1, §7.2.4). How PDS works → How our data backbone works →
Screen description: an illustrative screen showing electricity and gas metering status by line, with an example value showing screening-based emissions up 4.1% on the previous period, short of the 10% increase that triggers recalculation. A note explains that metering makes activity data more accurate and that it counts toward the PDS only when the emission factor is also primary.
Connection & exchange · 05–07
05
EDC deployment options
App with built-in connector, managed, or self-hosted
We choose the EDC connector deployment option that fits your IT environment and security policies, set up the PCF assets and usage policies, and prepare for registration in the Digital Twin Registry (DTR (Digital Twin Registry) A registry in which digital twins of parts and products, and their submodels (e.g., PCF), are registered so that they can be found.).
The connection options comparison sets out the responsibilities and published prices for each option.
Screen description: an illustrative screen in which the managed connector is selected from three connection options (app with built-in connector, managed connector, and self-hosted), showing the status of PCF asset and usage policy setup and of preparation for Digital Twin Registry registration.
Steps 05 and 06 run in parallel. The deployment option determines which apps you subscribe to, and connector setup is finalized once the BPN has been issued.
06
Operating company onboarding
Get your BPN and credentials
When you register your company details with Cofinity-X, the clearing house validates them and assigns a BPN. Registration and agreement signing stay in your company’s name; we help you prepare the forms and choose agreements and app subscriptions (in parallel with step 05).
Screen description: an illustrative screen showing six stages (register, validate, BPN, wallet, sign agreements, and subscribe). Company registration is complete and clearing house validation is in progress, with a label noting that registration and signing are done in your company’s name.
07
Exchange & maintenance
Upkeep after the first exchange
We respond to customer requests (request or push flow), record the first exchange, and then manage the annual review, recalculation after any increase of 10% or more, and release transitions. If needed, we prepare materials for program certification or third-party verification and connect you with a verifier.
Screen description: an illustrative screen showing an exchange record (request received from the customer’s connector, PCF dataset sent in response, receipt confirmed), with example values for door hinge H-12’s annual average PCF of 2.37 kgCO₂e/piece and the date of the next annual review.
Which step is your company at?
Request a readiness assessmentCalculation rules
The Catena-X PCF Rulebook v4.0 (September 2025) builds on ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/14044 and adds the rules the automotive supply chain needs. Its scope runs from raw materials to the factory gate.[1]
Based on Rulebook v4.0
End of 2027
Provisions marked “after the transition period” apply on a voluntary basis until the end of 2027. The period was extended from the end of 2025 under v3.1, in particular to give SMEs time to adapt.
§2.4
3% / 97%
Flows may be excluded only if together they account for less than 3% of the total PCF, and the 97% coverage is documented through a screening analysis. When assessing the 97%, PCFs and emission factors received from suppliers count as 100% covered.
§4.3
Ratio 5
Avoid allocation where possible, in this order: sector guidance and PCRs → subdivision → system expansion. If allocation is still needed, calculate the economic value ratio of the main product to the by-product (using 3–5-year average prices): at 5 or below, allocate on a physical basis (mass, number of units, exergy, or energy); above 5, allocate on an economic basis.
§5.1.2
Power
Emissions from power generation infrastructure are included (new in v4). Renewable energy contracts count only if they meet the minimum requirements (conveying source attributes, unique claim, tracking and retirement, same year, same market), and PPAs count only when linked to energy attribute certificates (EACs). Contracts that fall short are assigned the fossil grid mix. Purchased electricity without an eligible contractual instrument is assigned the national residual mix or, where no residual mix exists, the fossil grid mix.
§5.2.6
PDS · DQR
PDS is calculated and shared for every PCF dataset based on actual production (prospective PCFs excluded). A contribution counts as primary only when both its activity data and its emission factor are primary. The DQR (data quality rating) A rating of the technological, geographical, and temporal representativeness of data, from 1 (best) to 5 (worst). Mandatory under Rulebook v4 after the transition period (end of 2027). (technological, geographical, and temporal representativeness, rated 1–5) becomes mandatory after the transition period.
§7.2.4–7.2.5
10%
An annual review is mandatory. If screening-based emissions rise by 10% or more over the previous period, the PCF must be updated (v3.1 used 5%). Changes in processes, materials, or energy, changes in calculation method, and significant errors are also grounds for an update.
§7.2.2
Reported separately
Offsets such as carbon credits are excluded from the PCF. If you have purchased offsets, report them separately, disclosing their source and referencing the original certificates. “Carbon neutral” claims for parts that rely on offsets are outside the scope of the Rulebook.
§7.2.6
| Topic | Rule | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | From raw material extraction to the factory gate (cradle-to-gate). Use and end-of-life stages are excluded | §2.3, §4.2 |
| Declared unit | One piece for parts (with a defined weight and part number); 1 kg for materials | §4.4 |
| Total PCF including biogenic carbon | Mandatory from v4; the headline metric for PCF, PDS, DQR, and verification | Key change in v4 |
| Chain of custody | Only models with a link to the product, such as mass balance, may be used. Book-and-claim is not permitted in principle, except for energy carriers such as electricity, fuels, and biomethane | §5.2.7 |
| Primary data | Values measured directly or calculated from measurements, including meter readings, purchase records, and bills. Combustion emission factors for standard fuels (e.g., Diesel B7, Gasoline E10) count as primary (upstream is treated separately). EAC-based emission factors matched by generation source and location can also be primary | §6.1 |
| Secondary data | Estimate conservatively when used | §6.2 |
| Time period | One-year average by default. Longer averaging periods (up to 3 years) must be flagged and justified. Company-specific activity data covers the previous year | §7.2.1–7.2.2 |
| Geography | Site (plant) level by default. Regional or national averages must be flagged | §7.2.3 |
| Prospective PCF | For future products with no production record yet, such as new or modified products (new in v4). Calculated without a PDS and updated on request instead of reviewed annually | §5.2.1, §7.2.2, §7.2.4 |
| Sector guidance | Adopts worldsteel, TfS, European Aluminium, and IAI guidance, with additional requirements | §3, Annex A2 (adoption status), A3–A6 |
Sources: PCF Rulebook v4 [1] · PCF Q&A session materials (September 30, 2025) [33] · Checked Oct 11, 2026 · A next version (v4.1) has been announced; once it is adopted, we will update this table and show the update date.
What the Rulebook covers: Catena-X PCF Rulebook in the Standards Map →
Primary data share
The primary data share (PDS) is the portion of a PCF that comes from primary data. There is no set minimum, but it must be calculated and shared for every PCF dataset based on actual production.[1]
Rulebook v4 §6.1 · §7.2.4 · §7.2.5
Source: PCF Rulebook v4 [1]
Rulebook v4 §7.2.4, Table 5 · Three suppliers and one in-house contribution
54%IllustrativePrimary data share (PDS) · 53.75 ÷ 100
| Contributor | Absolute contribution | PDS | Primary portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier A | 10 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Supplier B | 25 | 25% | 6.25 |
| Supplier C | 50 | 50% | 25 |
| In-house D | 15 | 100% | 15 |
| Total | 100 | About 54% | 53.75 |
PDS = Σ(absolute contributionᵢ × PDSᵢ) ÷ Σ absolute contributionᵢ
For the total PCF including biogenic CO₂, negative (−) contributions are also added as absolute values. Allocation and system expansion do not affect the PDS value.
Source: Rulebook v4 §6.1, §7.2.4, §7.2.5 [1]
An illustrative example for a single bracket; the values do not come from a real product or customer. It shows what changes the PDS and what leaves it unchanged.
| Contribution | Absolute contribution | Base case | If changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel sheet (supplier) | 1.20 | Database value → primary 0 | C1: Supplier PCF received (supplier-reported PDS 60%) → primary 0.72 |
| Resin parts | 0.30 | Database value → primary 0 | No change |
| City gas combustion | 0.25 | Billed consumption × standard fuel emission factor → primary 0.25 | No change |
| Purchased electricity | 0.45 | Residual/grid mix → primary 0 | C2: EACs matched for 50% (minimum requirements met) → primary 0.225 · C3: Electricity meter installed → no change |
| Transport | 0.10 | Database value → primary 0 | No change |
| Total | 2.30 | PDS about 11% | See the table below |
| Change | PDS | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Base case | About 11% | Only city gas combustion (billed consumption × standard fuel emission factor) counts as primary |
| C1: Obtain a PCF from the main supplier (supplier-reported PDS 60%) | About 42% | Counts as primary in proportion to the share the supplier reports |
| C2: Match renewable electricity with EACs (50% of purchased electricity, minimum requirements met) | About 21% | EAC-based emission factors matched by generation source and location can count as primary. The residual mix applies to the remaining 50% not covered by certificates |
| C1 + C2 | About 52% | Primary portions of both changes combined |
| C3: Install electricity meters (emission factor still residual/grid mix) | About 11% · No change | Consumption becomes more accurate, but the emission factor is still a database value, so the PDS stays the same. What improves instead is allocation to products and data quality (DQR) |
Connection options
Catena-X has no central repository for PCF data. Each company’s connector (EDC, Eclipse Dataspace Components) exchanges data directly with its counterpart’s connector under usage policies and contracts. There are three ways to connect.[29]
Published prices as listed by each provider
| Criterion | App with built-in connector | Managed connector | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | The connector comes with the PCF app | A subscription to a connector run by a service provider | Open-source Tractus-X EDC, installed and run in your own environment |
| Best for | Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers with small IT teams that need a first exchange quickly | Companies that keep a separate calculation tool and want to reduce the operating burden | Companies whose security policy requires data to stay in-house, or that plan to expand to multiple use cases |
| What you need | An account and data integration | An account, integration setup, and a contract with the provider | A container runtime environment (Helm charts), PostgreSQL, HashiCorp Vault, and operations staff[34] |
| Where the data resides | The app provider’s cloud | The service provider’s cloud | Your own servers or cloud (a DMZ setup is possible) |
| Upgrades and release transitions | App provider | Service provider | Your company |
| Certification | No separate certification needed if you use a certified app | No separate certification needed if you use a certified enablement service provider (ESP) | Data providers and consumers are not subject to certification, but you are responsible for implementing in line with the standards (CX-0018, CX-0136) |
| Published price examples (annual) | Exchange-only apps from €3,000 · Calculation and exchange apps from €10,000 (integration costs extra)[35] | Quoted by the provider | Open source (Apache-2.0), so no software cost; infrastructure and staff costs apply[3] |
| greenMRV’s role | Help selecting an app and setting up accounts and policies; integration of calculation data. The apps we work with will be announced once confirmed | Help selecting a certified provider and setting it up. The providers we work with will be announced once confirmed | Design, installation, connection testing, and handover to operations (runbooks and training). Ongoing operation is your responsibility |
| What to check first | Data migration if you switch apps; Saturn compatibility | Service levels (SLA), hosting region | Staff for patching and certificate management; keeping up with quarterly releases |
Costs
Catena-X costs consist of the operating company license, apps, and data preparation and calculation. The table below shows each provider’s published prices (checked October 11, 2026). greenMRV package prices will be published once confirmed.
Annual · EUR · Not converted to KRW
| Item | Required? | Published price | What’s included | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating company license (Cofinity-X, fewer than 20 exchange partners) | Required |
| Core services, BPN issuance and identity services, Managed Identity Wallet (MIW), production and test environments, marketplace access, and basic support. Priced per group, with subsidiaries included at no extra cost | Cofinity-X price info[37] |
| Operating company license (plans by number of partners) | If you have 20 or more exchange partners |
| Large includes 40 hours of technical consulting and extended support; Enterprise includes 65 hours and a dedicated contact | Same source[37] |
| PCF app | Depends on connection option (choose one if you use an app) |
| Varies by app | Cofinity-X Marketplace[35] |
| Data preparation, calculation, and connection | Required | No published benchmark | — | — |
| Association membership fee | Optional | €2,000 (worldwide revenue under €10 million) to €60,000 (€10 billion or more) a year; associate members €5,000 | Does not include data space access | Catena-X membership application form (February 2026)[38] |
| Verification costs | Optional | No published price (quoted by the verifier) | — | — |
| Package (working title) | Steps included | Deliverables | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readiness assessment | 01–02 | Assessment report, data map, roadmap | To be published once confirmed | To be published after the pilot |
| First exchange | 03, 05–07 (up to the first exchange) | PCF dataset, connector setup, record of the first exchange | To be published once confirmed | To be published after the pilot |
| dMRV extension | 04 | Metering design, installation, and integration | To be published once confirmed · Equipment quoted separately | To be published after the pilot |
| Annual maintenance | 07, repeated | Annual review, recalculation, support for release transitions | To be published once confirmed | Annual |
| Supplier program | Tier 1 supplier program | Wave-based preparation support, progress reporting | To be published once confirmed | To be published after the pilot |
Quotes depend on the number of part numbers in scope, the number of sites, the state of your data, and the connection option.
Request a quoteSupport programs
Program terms and timelines change often, so we give the reference date and source for each. Confirm eligibility directly with the program operator.
Based on original tender documents and news reports
4 matching programs
Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) · Run by the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA)
A German-funded program that helps SMEs join Catena-X and complete their first data exchange, with a total budget of €23 million[39]
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, and 87 suppliers
Source [17] · Checked October 11, 2026
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Source [17] · Checked October 11, 2026
National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
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Company names are cited from public sources and do not imply any business relationship or partnership with greenMRV.
Tier 1 supplier program
The accuracy of the PCFs that OEMs receive depends on data from Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers. We group your suppliers and support them through registration preparation, calculation, and the first exchange, reporting their progress to you in a single view.
We set priorities based on purchasing spend, contribution to the PCF, and data readiness.
We hold briefings in Korean and check each supplier’s readiness against the same criteria.
We group suppliers into waves and support them through preparing for BPN issuance, connection, and the first calculation. Each supplier registers and signs agreements in its own name.
Everyone works to the same criteria and templates, but each supplier’s data is handled separately.
You receive supplier PCFs via Catena-X and follow progress on a dashboard.
Supply chain data flow · Bottom to top
Cost-sharing model and pricing to be published once confirmed
Case study · In preparationThe first case study will be published once the pilot company has given its consent. See the pilot program ↓
For IT and security teams
For each deployment option, we set out the components installed, the data exchanged, and who is responsible for operations. As we prepare documents for your internal security review, we record their status in the list below.
CX-0136 v2.2.2
Data flow · From plant to customer
Components used alongside the connector
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| PCF data model | io.catenax.pcf:9.0.0 (8.0.0 was skipped; support for 7.0.0 ends with the Neptune release) |
| API | PCF Exchange API 1.2.0 |
| EDC asset type | cx-taxo:PcfExchange |
| Minimum usage policy | Membership + DataExchangeGovernance:1.0 + purpose cx.pcf.base:1 |
| Registration | PCF submodel registered in the Digital Twin Registry |
| Exchange flows | Request, push |
| Recommended for calculation apps | CSV import and export support |
Source [2] · Checked October 11, 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Components | Control plane and data plane container images and Helm charts | [34] |
| Dependencies | PostgreSQL, HashiCorp Vault | [34] |
| License | Apache-2.0 / CC-BY-4.0 | [3] |
| Release cycle | Quarterly: 25.03 (Mar 19, 2025), 25.06 (Jul 16, 2025), 25.09 (Oct 1, 2025), 25.12 (Dec 3, 2025), 26.03 (Mar 18, 2026), 26.06 (Jun 17, 2026) | [3] |
| Protocols | Dataspace Protocol (DSP) 1.0.0 and Decentralized Claims Protocol (DCP) 1.0.0 released (Dec 2, 2025) | [47] |
| Catena-X releases | Jupiter (released Oct 2024, maintained through Q4 2026) → Saturn (released Nov 2025, maintained through 2027) → Neptune (preview) | [15] |
| Document | Availability | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IT technical overview (1 page) | To be made publicly available | In preparation |
| Security white paper, data flow diagram, permissions matrix | Provided under an NDA | In preparation |
| Hosting region, backup, and log retention policies | Stated in the overview | To be added once confirmed |
| Information security certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, etc.) | Listed only if obtained | None listed at present |
| Service levels (SLA) | In the contract | To be specified once contract terms are agreed |
It depends on the deployment option. Once technical validation is complete, we will document the network requirements for each option in the technical overview. Until then, we review them together in a technical meeting with your IT team, based on your environment.
Only the PCF data model fields permitted by the usage policy, and only to the partner you have a contract with. Raw data used in the calculation, such as BOMs and utility bills, is not exchanged.
If you self-host, you use HashiCorp Vault, as Tractus-X EDC requires. With an app or a managed connector, the provider’s policies apply.
Tractus-X ships a new version every quarter. Catena-X release transitions (Jupiter → Saturn → Neptune) need to be built into your operations plan in advance.
We work with pilot companies from data preparation through to the first exchange, and publish the results as a joint case study once the client approves. Pilot terms and timelines are explained during the consultation.
Case study · In preparationFAQ
Every answer shows its sources and the date checked
Have another question? Contact us →
No. Under the Catena-X Conformity Assessment Framework (CAF), certification applies to solution and service providers. Companies that exchange data are currently outside its scope, and no separate certification is needed when you use a certified solution. If you need greater confidence in your PCF, you can opt for PCF program certification or third-party verification.
No. Data exchange starts with onboarding through an operating company (Cofinity-X for Korean companies). Association membership is optional and does not include data space access.
Source [27] · Checked October 11, 2026
Based on published prices (checked October 11, 2026), the annual Cofinity-X license costs €1,500 for groups with revenue under €100 million and fewer than 20 exchange partners. If you use an app, its cost comes on top (for example, from €3,000 a year for exchange only, or from €10,000 a year for calculation and exchange), and data preparation and calculation cost extra. greenMRV package prices will be published once confirmed.
Registration with the operating company itself is quick. According to Cofinity-X, account creation takes about 1 hour, the review up to 3 days, and the price offer about 2 days; signing the agreement varies case by case. The overall timeline depends on data preparation and PCF calculation. We will publish our durations for each step once we have measured them in the pilot.
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The starting point is the same, but an ISO 14067 PCF may not be enough as it stands. Rulebook v4 builds on ISO 14067 and adds requirements such as cut-off (total exclusions below 3%, with 97% coverage documented), the allocation hierarchy, electricity accounting, and PDS sharing. Check your existing calculation against these requirements and close any gaps.
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There is no set minimum. However, a PDS must be calculated and shared for every PCF dataset based on actual production. A contribution counts as primary only when both its activity data and its emission factor are primary, so even with meters installed, a contribution that relies on a database emission factor stays secondary. The data quality rating (DQR) becomes mandatory after the transition period (end of 2027).
Yes, if the contractual instrument meets the minimum requirements (it conveys generation source attributes, supports a unique claim, is tracked and retired, and comes from the same year and the same market). A PPA counts only when it is linked to energy attribute certificates (EACs). Contracts that fall short are assigned the fossil grid mix, and where certificates cover only part of your consumption, the residual mix applies to the rest. In Korea, RECs, the green premium tariff, and PPAs need to be assessed contract by contract.
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No. Offsets are excluded from the PCF. If you have purchased them, report them separately, disclosing their source and referencing the original certificates. The same applies to carbon removal credits. In the EU, Directive (EU) 2024/825 applies from September 27, 2026, prohibiting offset-based “neutral” product claims in consumer-facing labeling and advertising.
Standards Map
Insights
Articles on the automotive supply chain and Catena-X only, with references to the original standards and sources.
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Readiness assessment
In a readiness assessment, we review where you stand in 6 areas—customer requests, BPN, connector, calculation method, verification requirements, and data ownership—and separate what to do now from what can wait.
The readiness assessment is not a certification or verification; certification and verification are performed by the relevant bodies.
