3DEXPERIENCE Paving the Way to Net Zero with PACT Certification
In a world racing towards sustainability, Dassault Systèmes has positioned itself as a forerunner in the drive for carbon transparency.
The company’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform has recently received a notable certification: recognition as a PACT conformant solution by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Partnership for Carbon Transparency.
This PACT compliance signifies that the 3DEXPERIENCE platform meets rigorous standards for calculating and sharing Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—an essential step for companies aiming to meet climate goals and achieve net-zero ambitions across their value chains.
Transforming Data into Decarbonization
By gaining this PACT conformance, Dassault Systèmes not only reinforces its commitment to sustainability but also empowers businesses with the tools they need to evaluate and share carbon data responsibly and transparently. The WBCSD’s PACT initiative is a global framework that allows companies to securely calculate and exchange emissions data, helping reduce complexities and facilitate more accurate, data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
Florence Verzelen, Executive Vice President of Industry, Marketing & Sustainability at Dassault Systèmes, succinctly highlights the importance of such a virtual ecosystem: “The virtual world is a key enabler for our customers to imagine, design, and test innovations for a more sustainable economy. Virtualization has already transformed these innovation processes and is now at a point where we can redefine how the value chain works. Sharing information across companies and industries is key to quickly unlocking its decarbonization.”
Dassault’s alignment with PACT means their customers can now make more confident, carbon-conscious choices, while the 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides an interoperable solution for seamless data exchange, effectively enhancing transparency and accountability within global supply chains.
How PACT Conformance Changes the Game
Why does this matter so much for industries? Traditionally, the exchange of product carbon footprint data between companies has been tedious and fragmented. Much of this data is still sent via email, creating bottlenecks and increasing the risk of data inconsistency. For companies with expansive international supply chains, accurate and real-time data flow is crucial to gauge carbon emissions properly and make informed reductions.
With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform listed in the PACT Catalog, organisations across industries now have access to a tool that standardises and streamlines carbon footprint data exchange. This change is crucial, especially for Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions occurring in a company’s value chain—often representing the largest chunk of their total carbon output.
The WBCSD’s PACT solution aims to ease this information flow, helping companies adopt consistent practices for calculating and sharing data while integrating it into business decisions. By doing so, the PACT initiative strives to support a collective approach to managing carbon emissions, ultimately enabling industries to work together towards decarbonisation goals.
A Catalyst for Decarbonisation
At its core, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a virtual collaborative environment. It merges people, ideas, and data within a single, unified space, helping industries streamline their entire value chains. As industries shift toward sustainable practices, the platform offers unique advantages:
- Real-time collaboration: Teams can collaborate across locations, gaining a holistic, up-to-the-minute view of operations and potential areas for improvement.
- Increased transparency: With data sharing and integration capabilities, companies can enhance transparency across suppliers, partners, and internal departments.
- Streamlined innovation: Dassault Systèmes has harnessed digital twins within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment, enabling simulations that predict the impact of design changes on sustainability outcomes, speeding up innovation cycles.
For Dassault, the platform’s new PACT status means it can continue evolving as a trusted partner in sustainability. By allowing companies to integrate carbon data directly into their workflows, 3DEXPERIENCE becomes a tool for proactive climate action, not merely a system for reporting emissions.
Driving Change through Virtual Twins and Real-World Impact
One of the standout elements of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is its capacity to create “virtual twin experiences.” These digital replicas allow users to model, test, and adjust products in a simulated environment before rolling them out in the real world. As Verzelen explains, this process is pivotal for sustainable innovation: “By creating virtual twin experiences of the real world with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications, our customers can redefine the creation, production, and life-cycle-management processes of their offer and thus have a meaningful impact to make the world more sustainable.”
In other words, virtual twins act as a sandbox where companies can explore the environmental impact of their products from conception to disposal, minimising waste and optimising resource use. This application of digital twin technology within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform has become a powerful tool, especially in industries like automotive, aerospace, and construction, where supply chains span continents and involve countless stakeholders.
Embracing PACT and Beyond
As a PACT-certified solution, Dassault Systèmes is not only raising the bar for digital platforms but also setting a precedent for other tech-driven organisations. The success of PACT rests on the buy-in from a diverse ecosystem of industry players, regulators, and technology providers, all working toward a common goal. In this sense, Dassault Systèmes is positioning itself as an industry leader, demonstrating the power of transparent data exchange and virtualisation in the push toward a net-zero future.
With over 350,000 customers in more than 150 countries, the company has the reach to influence a wide array of industries, from consumer goods to infrastructure. In an era where businesses must adapt to regulatory pressures and consumer demand for sustainable practices, solutions like 3DEXPERIENCE are no longer optional—they’re essential.
The Road to a Transparent and Sustainable Future
By embracing PACT and reinforcing the utility of virtual twin technology, Dassault Systèmes has positioned itself as a cornerstone in the journey to carbon-neutral value chains. With real-time, secure data sharing, its 3DEXPERIENCE platform not only simplifies compliance but also fosters a proactive approach to climate responsibility. This isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about driving genuine change and empowering businesses to lead the way in sustainable innovation.
In the words of Dassault Systèmes’ leadership, the journey doesn’t end here. With the tools now in place, it’s time for companies across sectors to leverage these advancements, paving the way for a future where sustainability and growth go hand in hand.
