The data services are designed for pharmaceutical and life-science companies that need to assess portfolios containing hundreds of specialized raw materials, many of which are not covered by common LCA databases.

Carbon Minds helps close these gaps with ready-to-use data from our database, additional modeling for missing substances, and representative proxies where appropriate. This is particularly relevant for pharmaceutical manufacturers and marketing authorization holders (MAHs), CDMOs, API and excipient manufacturers, and suppliers of packaging and single-use systems working on Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).

We review your current mapping approach and main data challenges, discuss expected coverage, and explore options for missing substances. No data sharing is required for the first call, although a small material sample with CAS IDs can be helpful.

If the service fits your needs, we can then carry out a free mapping of your raw materials against the Carbon Minds database. You receive a structured analysis showing which materials are covered directly by our database and where suitable proxies are available.

That depends on your goal and on the material. Data-quality requirements differ between hotspot screening, internal decision-making, product-level reporting, and externally reviewed or public claims. Scalable proxy selection can be sufficient for less critical raw materials. Where more representative data is needed, start with the Carbon Minds database and use streamlined modeling for missing substances. For materials that need extra consideration or where standard approaches fall short, we use a more tailored modeling approach. Book a free 30-minute data mapping call to find out which level fits your materials.

Yes. The Carbon Minds Database V2.03 (2026) is suitable for use in PAS 2090:2025-compliant studies, as certified by TÜV Rheinland.

PAS 2090:2025 sets strict standards for data quality, transparency, and representative background data across the pharmaceutical product life cycle. We support your compliance across the upstream chemical value chain by providing:

Granular, Representative Data: Technology- and region-specific datasets for chemicals and pharmaceutical precursors.

Certified Foundation: A TÜV-verified methodology aligned with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and ISO 14067 for audit-defensible PCF and LCA studies.

Closed Data Gaps: Streamlined and tailored modeling for specialized substances missing from common LCA databases.

Audit Readiness: Fully documented, high-quality data designed to stand up to third-party audits and regulatory scrutiny.

High-quality primary supplier data is typically the first choice for reporting, but it is often unavailable. Focus your data collection on where it matters most and complement it with quality-assured secondary data.

Assumptions, proxies and modeling choices are documented transparently so results can be reviewed, reproduced and audited.

The Carbon Minds database is built on a methodology certified by TÜV Rheinland for compliance with ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and ISO 14067, as well as additional standards and guidelines, including the Together for Sustainability (TfS) PCF Guideline, WBCSD and the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Standard. The methodology also supports compliance with PAS 2090:2025. View the TÜV certificate.