Sustainability

T-Systems and iPoint deliver a joint, production-ready Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) solution that enables end-to-end carbon transparency across the automotive value chain. Combining Catena-X-certified data exchange with decades of compliance and sustainability expertise, the solution empowers suppliers and OEMs to meet regulatory demands, integrate securely with existing systems, and scale digital sustainability — turning compliance into measurable business value.

Plan:mobil and T-Systems partnered to support VVOWL’s transport planning with mobile network data, enabling cost-effective analysis of regional mobility. The results informed service improvements, including consistent 30-minute intervals on key routes.

ADIS, a leading Tier-1 supplier, partnered with T-Systems to enable scalable, Catena-X-compliant data exchange. Leveraging the "Connect & Integrate" solution, ADIS achieved fast onboarding via a sandbox-to-Pre-Prod approach, enhancing traceability and carbon footprint visibility. This strategic move aligns with industry standards, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports long-term participation in the evolving Catena-X ecosystem—without major in-house development.

DENSO has become the first Japan-headquartered company to achieve EcoPass certification from Catena-X, advancing secure and standardized data exchange in the automotive supply chain. T-Systems played a key role in this milestone by providing its Connect & Integrate SaaS solution, enabling seamless and compliant data connectivity. This collaboration supports Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiatives and ensures Battery Passport readiness under the European Battery Regulation (2027). As a leading Catena-X technology partner, T-Systems helps businesses achieve data sovereignty, compliance, and sustainability.

Reducing carbon emissions across the automotive supply chain is crucial for sustainability. T-Systems' Connect & Integrate enables seamless Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tracking and exchange within Catena-X, empowering manufacturers to make data-driven decisions for compliance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With real-time PCF monitoring, automated data integration, and scalable cloud solutions, our technology supports the industry's transition to a greener, more transparent future.

Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are transforming from standalone components into key enablers of connected automotive ecosystems. Integrated within Catena-X, ECUs facilitate predictive maintenance, real-time data exchange, carbon footprint monitoring, OTA updates, and autonomous driving advancements. T-Systems’ Connect & Integrate ensures secure, scalable, and seamless ECU data integration, empowering manufacturers and suppliers to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the automotive industry.

At CES 2025, dataspaces take center stage in AI readiness and supply chain transformation. With pioneers like Catena-X and Ouranos, cross-organizational data sharing is unlocking high-quality datasets for AI and digital twins. Showcasing business cases from Ford-Flex+ to IAV’s internal dataspace, we explore how dataspaces fuel sustainability, efficiency, and next-gen automotive innovation.

Sustainability is evolving from compliance to a strategic advantage, transforming supply chains through data-driven ecosystems. By leveraging CO₂ data chains, digital twins, and open data spaces, companies enhance efficiency, enable precise recalls, and accelerate innovation. Our workshop with AWS, Bosch, and IDSA highlighted how dataspaces drive sustainability and supply chain resilience, unlocking new business models and shared investments.

WITTE Automotive, a global leader in mechatronic locking systems, partnered with T-Systems to implement Catena-X technology for secure and standardized data exchange. By leveraging the Catena-X Sandbox and Connect & Integrate solutions, WITTE successfully prepared for regulatory compliance, improved sustainability reporting, and streamlined collaboration with OEMs and Tier-n suppliers. This step-by-step adoption enabled accurate carbon footprint insights, enhanced traceability, and reduced data exchange inefficiencies, positioning WITTE as an innovator in the automotive industry.