SkyttelPass
Case
How can the environmental impact of toll payment devices be minimized through lifecycle analysis and reuse strategies?
Challenge
Skyttel AS, through its subsidiary SkyttelPASS, issues toll payment tags for vehicles. While these devices are essential for modern traffic management, they contribute to electronic waste and carbon emissions. The challenge was to understand the full lifecycle emissions of the SkyttelPASS device, identify potential savings, and explore reuse opportunities to reduce the environmental impact.
Solution
By collaborating with Terravera Foundation, SkyttelPASS leveraged lifecycle analysis (LCA) data to:
Quantify Carbon Emissions: Calculate the CO₂ footprint of the SkyttelPASS brikke from material extraction to delivery to customers.
Identify Key Emission Drivers: Pinpoint that 73% of emissions come from the electronic components within the device.
Explore Reuse Potential: Assess the impact of reusing the device, revealing potential CO₂ savings of up to 69% compared to manufacturing new units.
How We Collaborate
SkyttelPASS and Terravera worked together to build a comprehensive emissions model based on:
Lifecycle Analysis (LCA): Data provided by the device supplier, Kapsch TrafficCom AG, independently certified by TÜV Austria according to ISO 14067:2018.
Transport Emissions: Analysis of the emissions from transporting the devices to end customers in Norway.
Reuse Scenarios: Evaluating the benefits of extending the device's lifespan through reuse strategies.
Key achievments
Carbon Footprint Calculation:
Each SkyttelPASS device produces 508.7 g CO₂-equivalents over its lifecycle.
Emission Reduction Potential:
Reusing devices can reduce emissions by up to 69%, significantly lowering the environmental impact.
Sustainability Insights:
Terravera's platform provided actionable insights, helping SkyttelPASS improve its sustainability strategy and influence supplier practices.
