UL Solutions Launches AI‑Driven PCF Tool to Aid Scope 3 Reporting

UL Solutions, known for safety science and sustainability software, added the new PCF module to its ULTRUS UL 360 ESG platform. The tool targets procurement and sustainability teams that struggle to gather consistent emissions data from thousands of suppliers. By automating data collection and calculation, UL aims to reduce the manual effort that currently inflates reporting costs and errors.

The announcement states the software answers pressure from regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Senate Bill 253, both of which require detailed Scope 3 disclosures. Simin Zhou, Vice President and General Manager of Software at UL Solutions, said the AI‑driven engine structures supplier inputs—like bills of materials and process data—into consistent, audit‑ready product carbon footprints. Key capabilities include AI‑based interpretation of BOMs, cradle‑to‑gate PCF calculation aligned with the GHG Protocol, centralized supplier response views, and identification of missing data gaps.

For manufacturers, the tool promises faster turnaround on PCF reports, potentially cutting the time needed to meet quarterly disclosure deadlines. Improved data consistency may also strengthen confidence among investors and auditors who rely on verified emissions figures. As Scope 3 rules tighten, companies that adopt automated PCF solutions could gain a competitive edge in sustainability reporting and supply‑chain risk management.