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Start here: request a PCF from your suppliers
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR SUPPLIER REQUEST JOURNEY From finding your supplierto following up on a PCF. Work through the request path, with a choice of component guides along the way. Start at the stage that matches where you are now. Where you're heading Find your supplier, prepare or link a component, request a PCF, and locate the request task. 1 Get oriented and conne
Getting Started with Mattermaps – Customer Onboarding
Published July 31st, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
FAQ: Getting Started with Mattermaps – Customer Onboarding This article answers the questions new customers ask most often when setting up Mattermaps for the first time. It covers account creation, company configuration, user management, and your first PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) request. If you need step-by-step instructions for a specific task,
Component overview
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
To create, manage or link your components in Mattermaps, go to the Procurement tab and choose Material Categories from the dropdown. Here you will find an overview of the material categories. You have the possibility to see all the components listed in a table view by clicking on "Show all components" button at the top next to +Add Material Category
Why do you get an error while adding a product or when you want to link a product in your Product Tasks?
Published May 5th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
As you have just signed up, there is no data on Mattermaps yet. It needs to be fed with data in order to start sharing /requesting PCF. Steps to take to answer the PCF request coming in from your customer: 1- Open the Product Task (the request received from your customer). 2- Review the Request Overview tab. Try to understand what is requested, in w
I want to manage an existing component
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Manage components All created components of a material category can be seen in component overview. You can select one or multiple components by checking the box on the left side. By selecting a component, you can click on the three dots on the right, then Edit Component. You also have the option to change component related information. The assignmen
PACT Configuration
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
What is PACT? The Partnership for Carbon Transparency or PACT (previously Pathfinder) Network is a concept developed by PACT and powered by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). PACT is working toward the vision of an open and global network of interoperable solutions for the secure peer-to-peer exchange of accurate, primar
Fix a Mattermaps OAuth token error caused by the audience value
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
An OAuth token request can fail if its audience value does not match the value expected by Mattermaps. This guide covers a missing trailing slash; it does not diagnose every token error. Check and correct the audience Open the configuration or request that obtains your Mattermaps OAuth token. Find the audience value. Check that it matches https://ap
Deleting my company account
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
When using Mattermaps your data privacy is our priority. You can delete your company's information easily. First, remember that only company admins can delete the company information in Mattermaps. Therefore, if your user doesn't have those rights please request your company admin to delete the account. Navigate to the Company information section, c
Mattermaps Partner Network
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Partner Network Directory Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Partner Network is designed to help you connect with companies that are already on Mattermaps. Note that it does not replace the process of inviting suppliers who are not yet on the platform. Each company must configure their settings to ensure they are discoverable to others.
How to Respond to a PCF request from your Customers
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Overview: Share PCF with your customers You have been asked by your customers to share a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)? This guide will help you identify the most important steps to successfully respond to a PCF request from your customers . 1. Edit Company Information As a company admin when you logged in to Mattermaps for the first time, you need
Find sustainability guidance for your product
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Use this reference to identify sustainability standards and product category rules relevant to your product or industry. Use ESTAINIUM Navi Norm ESTAINIUM’s current tool is Navi Norm — Your PCR Compass. It maps relationships between sustainability standards, norms, and product category rules. Search or browse for your starting standard or product ca
I want to create a new component
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Create components To create components, first, you need to add a Material Category , after that, you can add the components via + Add Component button. You can choose to enter components manually or upload several components at the same time using the bulk upload. Add components in bulk Add components in bulk You have decided to upload the component
Methodology and Sustainability Questions
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Methodology and Sustainability Questions Total GHG emissions value Reporting of life cycle stages for ISO 14067 Why do I need to use BOMs? What's the difference between third party certification and self-certification? Is third-party certification needed? How do I recognize the status of an emission credential and what does it mean? Can Ma
Request PCF from your suppliers
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
On average, 90% of your product-related emissions don't come from your own production*, but in previous steps of the value chain. Would you like to determine the real Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of your products completely? Then you need to request emission data from your supply chain directly. That's simple with Mattermaps! In Mattermaps you can
Mattermaps Support Center
Published June 2nd, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Mattermaps Support Portal Overview The Mattermaps Support Portal is your central place to request assistance, report issues, and share feedback with the Mattermaps team. Whether you need help with data-related questions, want to report a bug, or have an idea for improvement, the portal helps route your request to the right support team. Through the
Data Privacy & Security
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Mattermaps Data Privacy, Confidentiality & PCF Sharing Mattermaps is designed so organisations remain in control of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) information they share. PCF data is not automatically visible to other companies on Mattermaps. Information is exchanged through controlled sharing workflows, allowing you to decide which customer
General Questions Mattermaps
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
General What is Mattermaps? How do I start with Mattermaps? Is Mattermaps available globally? What does Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) mean? How can I bring my suppliers to Mattermaps? What is ESTAINIUM? What role does emission management play for the industry today? What is the difference between CCF and PCF? What are Scope 1, 2, an
I want to link an existing component to a supplier
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
My component in detail Would you like to see details about a specific component? Simply select the desired component by clicking on the three dots on the left and clicking on Edit Component . The Edit Component page provides an overview of your component. You can also here Add identifiers if needed from the list. Once you are done with editing your
User Management
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
User Management User Management : here you can invite other users to join your Mattermaps company account. This can be done in bulk or manually.
Add and invite suppliers
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
To add a new supplier to your Mattermaps supplier portfolio, go to the Procurement tab and choose Suppliers from the options. An overview of all stored supplier data appears here. Before proceeding with adding and inviting your suppliers, search for them within the Partner Network, and check whether they are already available. The Partner Network is
Company configuration
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Basic information about your company can be created and changed easily via the Configuration section by the Company Admin. To customize your company data, click on the gear icon at the top bar and then open the Company Configuration settings. Here you find on the left side panel all your Configure settings: To exit the Company Configuration, from th
Troubleshooting Mattermaps
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Troubleshooting I cannot access my account. How can I reset my password? Find the right sustainability guidance for your product Why am I getting an error when requesting an OAuth token? OIDC SSO Setup for Mattermaps (Generic Provider) Okta Integration Guide for Mattermaps (Auth0 Enterprise Connection) Azure AD (Entra ID) SSO Setup for Mat
Contacting your Company Admin
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
How to contact your Company Admin You can reach out and contact your Company admin for any specific questions or requests. Simply click on your your avatar and choose "Contact Admin" option to send an email to your Company Admin.
Understand supplier manufacturing locations and who can change them
Published August 12th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Overview This article explains how manufacturing locations work in Mattermaps, who owns them at each stage of the supplier lifecycle, and why only a supplier can correct the manufacturing location on a submitted product carbon footprint (PCF). The Mattermaps data model Understanding who can do what with manufacturing locations starts with understand
Start here: explore Mattermaps
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR MATTERMAPS EXPLORATION JOURNEY From the bigger pictureto your next area of work. Start with the introduction, choose training for your area, then branch into the advanced guides that fit your next task. You do not need to explore every branch. Where you're heading Choose relevant training and identify the specialist guide for your next task. 1
Start here: upload data to Mattermaps
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR DATA UPLOAD JOURNEY From preparing your datato choosing your upload route. Start with the bulk upload guide, review the preparation references, then choose the supporting guides for your data. The product and supplier routes are alternatives. Where you're heading Use the bulk upload guide and identify the preparation and reference material rele
Start here: find Mattermaps help
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR MATTERMAPS HELP JOURNEY From a questionto a clear next step. Find the answer area that matches your question, try the relevant troubleshooting guide, and use the support centre when you need more help. Jump straight to the stage you need. Where you're heading Find relevant guidance and identify your next troubleshooting or support action. 1 Fin
Bulk Upload Functionality
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Bulk Upload Functionality Setting up your company account in Mattermaps is one of the first steps you will need to take to seamlessly exchange PCF information with your supply chain. We have consolidated the data import into one view to make this more intuitive. Now you will be able to do this in bulk, from the same view for the following data: Uplo
Start here: share a PCF with your customers
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR PCF SHARING JOURNEY From a customer requestto a shared PCF. Follow the main path to respond to a customer request. Open the supporting guides when your product or PCF needs more preparation. Where you're heading Review the request, prepare a product, create a PCF, and follow the sharing guide. 1 Review the request. 2 Prepare your product. 3 Cre
API Management
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
API Management : if this is applicable for your company, you will have access to the management section for your company’s APIs automated data integration. Otherwise, you will have to request the API feature.
User roles
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Mattermaps offers distinct user roles, each designed for specific tasks and responsibilities within the account, that represent those in your company. Choose one of the roles below learn more: Company admin What are my tasks and permissions as Company Admin? As Company Admin, you are responsible for maintaining the basic data of your company and alw
Add, edit and link components
Published May 6th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Let's see how can you create and manage all components in Mattermaps, and link them to your suppliers. Remember that you will need to add suppliers first! The linking of components and suppliers ensures that the emission values transmitted by your suppliers are automatically assigned to your components and transferred to the relevant bill of mater
Registration Steps for creating your account
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Welcome to Mattermaps Mattermaps is your entry point into dynamic emission management – with real and up to date emission values, data sovereignty, reliability, verifiable results and transparency. Sounds good? Then get started now with Mattermaps! What would you like to do? Select one of the options below I want to register my company with Matterma
Mattermaps Dashboard
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
What is the Mattermaps Dashboard? The dashboard in Mattermaps is split into two parts: The product portfolio dashboard introduces new ways to view product information, making it easier to analyze product families and track task progress. The updates combine different chart types to show distribution, task status, workflow over time, and request sour
Mattermaps Onboarding Page
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Onboarding As a company admin, you are now able to manage your company onboarding profile and details on your first log in. You also have the possibility to choose whether you would like to see this onboarding page again or not. Set up your company profile by filling in the necessary information. Don't forget to turn on the toggle for the for the f
Getting to know Mattermaps
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Welcome to To actively drive the decarbonization of industry, we need reliable data that can be aggregated along the entire supply chain without compromising data sovereignty. Find out in our video how you can benefit from Mattermaps and why dynamic PCFs are so important. Get Started in Mattermaps now
My Tasks
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
" My Tasks " is where you can manage all your PCF requests. This section will be empty, when it's the first time using Mattermaps. You can always keep track of your tasks by filtering the Status column. Find tasks with the free-text search function on the left. You can search company names or filter and sort from the header of the tabl
How to Request a PCF from your Suppliers
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Guide overview You just signed up, but are not sure where to start with Mattermaps? This guide will help you identify all the steps and sequence you need to take to use Mattermaps to its full potential, build your company profile and request a PCF from your suppliers. Step 1: Edit company information As a company admin when you logged in to Matterma
Product Portfolio
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
In the Product Portfolio panel, once expanded, you can add the information for your products, such as Factories, Business units and Product Identifier Types. In the Factories section you can add all your manufacturing locations, this is an important step and must be done before you start adding products to your Mattermaps account. A Factory is the n
Start here: get started with Mattermaps
Published October 28th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
YOUR MATTERMAPS LEARNING JOURNEY From first lookto finding your way. Follow the four stages below. Each gives you a small next action and the guides to help you take it. Already have an account? Pick up at the stage you need. Where you're heading Get oriented, create your account, find your way around, and choose the setup guides for your work. 1 Ge
Product Identifier Type in detail
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
What is a Product Identifier Type? A product identifier type is a classification or category that helps to uniquely identify a product. It is a specific attribute or characteristic used to distinguish one product from another. Some examples for product identifier types: Material ID Universal Product Codes (UPC) International Standard Book Numbers (I
Procurement
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
In the Procurement panel, once expanded you can find the Component Identifier Type and the Supplier Identifier Type sections. Here is where you can assign a unique code type used within the organization for your suppliers and your components, and align these "types" according to the company’s internal systems.
Network Connections
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Network Connections : If you would like to activate PACT or Catena-X EDC Connector on your Mattermaps account. You can Request those Feature. You can learn more about Network Connections below. What is PACT? The Partnership for Carbon Transparency or PACT (previously Pathfinder) Network is a concept developed by PACT and powered by the World Busines
Create product families
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Create product families Mattermaps offers you the possibility to structure your products easily. As a Company Admin, you can create Product Families to categorize your products. Product families – structure your products easily In order to structure your products in the best possible way, you have the possibility to create Product Families. Which ca
Data Handling Questions
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Data Handling Questions Terms & Conditions Does Mattermaps have access to my CO2 data? How reliable is the CO2 data I receive via Mattermaps? Can I reuse the data for my GHG protocol? Mattermaps Terms of Use Our Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) are provided in English. Only the English T&Cs are legally binding as they were also sign
Autodesk® and Makersite Integration
Published July 14th, 2025 by Heinz Hambrock
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Avatar Options
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
User Profile settings If you would like to change your profile settings, you can do that by clicking on your avatar then " Profile Settings". You can change the platform language on this page as well. In this page you can customize whether you would like to receive email notifications, such as PCF requests or reminders about tasks. These are individ
API Access After Migration from SiGREEN to Mattermaps
Published June 17th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Overview After the migration from SiGREEN to Mattermaps, API access must be updated. Customers can no longer use their old SiGREEN API credentials or old API base paths. To continue using the APIs, customers need to recreate their technical users in Mattermaps and update their API configuration using the new Mattermaps developer documentation. FAQ W
Getting started with Catena-X
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
How to activate Catena-X on your Mattermaps account Activate the Catena-X EDC connector to exchange Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) with companies outside Mattermaps. You need a Cofinity-X account and a Business Partner Number (BPNL) before you begin. Prerequisites A Cofinity-X account with an active data package. A valid BPNL (Business Partner Num
Invite users and assign user roles
Published May 4th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Different users have different objectives in Mattermaps. So that each of your employees can focus fully on their individual tasks, the authorizations of the user roles in Mattermaps are predefined and optimally matched to the respective requirements. Moreover, user can be assigned to self-defined business units or material categories and thus will o
Mattermaps Pricelist
Published August 13th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Mattermaps is available in different packages enabling you to scale your PCF approach flexibly. All packages are provided as company licenses. Makersite Terms of Use apply. Status June 1, 2026. PACKAGE Free Advanced Premium Enterprise Commercials SUBSCRIPTION Year Year Year Year Objects: Users, Products, PCFs, Components and Suppliers Unlimited Unl
Mattermaps in Detail
Published May 8th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
Mattermaps in Detail Is it permissible to have duplicate IDs in Mattermaps? Can I select multiple production sites for the same product? Manually input the PCF data from our suppliers onto Mattermaps? Necessary to fill in the "Secondary data source & version"? Is it possible to allow future dates in the "Time" section? How can a suppli
Glossary Mattermaps
Published May 7th, 2026 by Heinz Hambrock
A set of descriptions for Mattermaps terminology is defined below, this terms are in compliance with Pathfinder terminology and where Mattermaps differs a crosscheck is as well explained. Glossary Allocation Attributable Process System boundary CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent): Carbon Transparency Partnership Cradle-to-gate PCF Cut-off
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