Rational makes climate impact measurable

Rational, the global market leader in thermal food preparation has determined the Product Carbon Footprint, or PCF for its iCombi Pro,iCombi Classic, iVario Pro and iHexagon cooking systems.

Rational is the first manufacturer in the industry to provide full transparency on the climate impact of its cooking systems using verified methods and real usage data.

The PCF shows the CO₂ footprint of a product throughout its entire lifecycle, from manufacture to disposal.

“With the PCF values of our cooking systems, we are providing customers with a valuable tool to help them achieve their own climate targets and make informed
investment decisions,” said Dr Peter Stadelmann, chief executive of Rational AG.

The PCF values help all catering and hospitality establishments take into account their greenhouse gas emissions during the usage phase right from the planning stage, record them and integrate them into their own climate balance sheet.

Stephan Caspers, head of ESG, sustainability and risk Management at Rational, added: "This is particularly relevant for companies that disclose their environmental impact as part of ESG reporting and other regulatory requirements, or that must comply with emission targets due to their building infrastructure or plans."

Rational is the first manufacturer in the industry to determine the PCF of its cooking systems based on verified methods (certified by TÜV SÜD) as well as extensive real-world data. The calculation is based on real usage data from more than 100,000 connected cooking systems.

"Most emissions occur during the usage phase and therefore make up the most significant part of the PCF. That’s why it’s crucial that the data is reliable and provides a realistic picture," Caspers explained.

Discover more information on sustainability at Rational and the PCF values of the cooking systems.