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Sustainability in PLM – A Path Forward

In a recent episode of the podcast Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering from Razorleaf, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by renowned PLM thought leader and sustainability advocate, Jos Voskuil, co-founder of the PLM Green Global Alliance.

Together, they unpack the evolving role of sustainability within the world of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and digital engineering. From the European Green Deal to the growing importance of lifecycle assessment (LCA), this episode explores how environmental impact is shaping how products are designed, manufactured, and maintained.”

Topics Covered:

  • What sustainability really means in the context of PLM
  • Regulatory drivers like RoHS, REACH, and the EU Digital Product Passport
  • The shift from hazardous material tracking to full carbon reporting
  • Why “right to repair” and circular economy models are gaining traction
  • How the product-as-a-service model transforms business sustainability
  • Practical steps for manufacturers to begin measuring environmental impact
  • Real-world examples of data-driven PLM and the use of digital twins
  • Tools and databases supporting sustainability analysis (e.g., EcoInvent, LCA, AI-driven platforms)
  • The importance of model-based systems engineering and connected data

Learn more about why sustainability is becoming a central factor in product innovation and compliance by listening to the podcast now HERE.

The above announcement and images were provided courtesy and copyright of Razorleaf, a global, vendor-agnostic consulting and systems integration firm specializing in digital transformation for forward-thinking manufacturers worldwide.

Leaders in PLM and Sustainability – February 2025

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This new post from the PLM Green Global Alliance (PGGA) is next in a series on “Leaders in PLM & Sustainability” where we interview professionals from around the world who are working at the intersection of Product Lifecycle Management and Sustainability.

Our goal for these profiles is to recognize and encourage professionals who are contributing to the greening of PLM across their own work, industry, customers, and suppliers. This is fundamental to PGGA’s mission of creating a global network between professionals who use, develop, research, market, consult, teach, or support PLM business strategies, enabling technologies, and software solutions that have value in transitioning to a more sustainable global economy. As demonstrated by our non-commercial website, we execute this mission by educating, collaborating, and advocating for the role of PLM in creating a circular economy of low-carbon products and processes.

As referenced in our first profile featuring Mark Reisig, our second one recognizing Jos Voskuil, and third featuring Dave Duncan, there are numerous technical, economic, and geopolitical challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the end of this decade as climate scientists warn us is so critical. Yet, with each of these hurdles there are many rewarding “hands-on” career opportunities to participate in what may be the most important application of PLM we will ever experience.

We are excited to announce that our next recognized “Leader in PLM & Sustainability” is Klaus Brettschneider. Klaus is Director of Sustainability Solutions and SAP PLM Practice Lead at the U.S. based consultancy Linx-AS. Klaus was one of the first contributors to PLM Green where he shares his expertise as a moderator leading our coverage of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Climate Change. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental technology from the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich and a Certificate in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from Harvard University. Increasingly relevant, Klaus has experience deploying enterprise-wide PLM solutions internationally in both the U.S. and Europe, spanning industries and business cultures which often have different expectations and norms for both PLM and sustainability initiatives.

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