Carbon Minds GmbH is a specialized data analytics and consulting firm focused on environmental sustainability in the chemical and plastics industries.
Established in 2019 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, the company develops and operates cm.chemicals, the world’s largest life cycle assessment (LCA) and product carbon footprint (PCF) database for chemicals and plastics. This database encompasses data for more than 1,700 products across over 190 regions, with modeling that extends to individual production facilities for supplier-specific insights.
Core activities include providing ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14067 compliant LCA and PCF datasets, along with consulting on sustainability projects, custom modeling, supplier footprint analytics, and professional training. The data and methodologies are third-party certified, including by TÜV Rheinland, and align with standards such as Together for Sustainability (TfS) and the GHG Protocol.
Headquartered in Köln, Germany, Carbon Minds serves global clients in the chemical value chain and supports decarbonization efforts. It operates as an independent, privately held company with managing directors including co-founders Dr. Cornelius Arne Kätelhön and Dr. Raoul Meys. The firm is positioned as a trusted provider of evidence-based environmental data enabling net-zero transitions and regulatory compliance in the industry.
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CARBEX targets benzene and toluene recovery from automotive shredder residue, with process emissions estimated at nearly 40% below steam cracking.
