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Hilti Group Measures Circularity with SAP Business Technology Platform
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that The Hilti Group, a global leader providing innovative hardware, software and services to the construction...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n\t\t \n \n \n \n WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that The Hilti Group, a global leader providing innovative hardware, software and services to the construction industry, is using the Circelligence solution to increase the circularity of its resources. Developed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), an SAP global strategic partner, the Circelligence tool, built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), uses BCG's \"Circelligence\" methodology to help Hilti maximize the value of raw materials and resources.\nDespite providing places for people to live, work and play, the construction industry has a large footprint on the environment, using 50% of the world's mined raw materials. Prioritizing the circular economy and sustainability, Hilti is embedding circularity in its operations, a move that establishes the benchmark for sustainable practices in the construction industry. With Circelligence, Hilti can calculate a qualitative and quantitative circularity score. Leveraging SAP BTP, Hilti can automate updates to BCG's Circelligence database of materials and track them across the value chain from input to product design, production, business model and usage and end of life with a user-friendly, Web-based interface.\n\"There is no internationally recognized standard for measuring circularity as opposed to, for example, measuring greenhouse gas emissions. So, we created one for our purposes. Ultimately, we wanted to set an example for the industry, not only the construction industry but the broader landscape of any company that's embarking on the journey of circularity,\" said Caroline Stern, Head of Circular Economy, The Hilti Group. \"It's about keeping materials in use, but also mitigating supply chain risks and being less dependent on volatile international markets for raw materials.\"\nThe transparency created by the database has helped define Hilti's circularity initiatives, such as the creation of remanufacturing operations at its 70 repair centers worldwide. Here, Hilti technicians extract electronics, motors, rotors and other parts from returned equipment, enabling reuse rather than purchasing new parts without compromising on quality, thanks to extensive testing. Additionally, parts that cannot be reused are responsibly recycled by qualified partners, with Hi...