For Smarter Product-level Environmental Reporting in the Flexible PU Foam Industry
For immediate release
Benidorm, 5 June 2025 – 12.30 CET
EUROPUR, the European association representing flexible polyurethane foam producers, is proud to announce the official launch of PUReLCA®, a comprehensive LCA software designed and developed specifically to calculate the environmental impact of flexible polyurethane foam formulations.
PUReLCA® enables companies to rapidly generate third-party verified cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) or Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) for specific formulations, ensuring compliance with LCA standards and ready to be communicated in the supply chain.
The software provider is Metsims Sustainability Consulting. PUReLCA® was developed with the support of LCA experts from EUROPUR member companies to ensure the entire PU foam supply chain can speak the same language, use the same agreed assumptions when making LCA calculations and have the same quality scoring for data accuracy/completeness as used in the wider chemical industry.
“With PUReLCA®, we are providing the flexible polyurethane foam industry with a robust, science-based tool to measure and improve the environmental performance of its products. This launch marks a key step in supporting our members’ efforts toward a more sustainable industry, in line with upcoming regulatory requirements.”
The software is available to flexible polyurethane foam producers in Europe. Special subscription rates apply for EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS members.
For more information, please visit: www.purelca.eu
For more information, contact Damir Andrasek, Communications Adviser (d.andrasek@europur.org)
About EUROPUR
EUROPUR is the European association of flexible polyurethane block foam manufacturers. Its mission is to represent the interests of the European flexible polyurethane foam manufacturers and to promote polyurethane as a sustainable added-value solution for established and new applications.
EUROPUR is committed to doing so responsibly, diligently and with one voice. Its members operate the vast majority of flexible PU foam plants in the European Economic Area and produce nearly 90% of the foam made in the region. Over 70 organisations from the flexible PU foam supply chain are associated members in the association; from raw materials suppliers to various service providers.
About Metsims Sustainability Consulting
Metsims Sustainability Consulting is a leading provider of sustainability assessment and life cycle analysis (LCA) solutions, specialising in environmental impact evaluation, carbon footprint analysis, and circular economy strategies. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, the company supports industries in achieving sustainability goals through advanced tools, regulatory compliance, and third-party verification services.
Metsims collaborates with businesses across various sectors, including chemicals, materials, and manufacturing, to develop tailored solutions that enhance environmental performance and corporate responsibility. Their expertise spans Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and supply chain sustainability assessments.
Through innovative methodologies and industry-leading software, Metsims empowers companies to reduce their environmental footprint, comply with sustainability regulations, and drive informed decision-making for a more sustainable future.