Software to support sustainable value creation, supply chain follow-up and EU taxonomy for the construction and manufacturing industries

The Factlines software streamlines data transparency and sustainability for construction and manufacturing, supporting compliance with supply chain regulations like the Norwegian Transparency Act, CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy.

Supplier insight is key to meeting CSRD reporting, tackling complex challenges in human rights, social equity, environmental progress, and Net Zero goals for 2050. Using Factlines software will continuously strengthen your data foundation and thereby enhance sustainable decision-making.

In sectors like petroleum, rubber, cotton, timber, and mining, supply chains face strict EU Directives, including the Deforestation and Conflict Minerals Directives. Public sector suppliers must also meet contractual obligations on human and labor rights transparency.
ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI
Factlines ensures that we achieve the most efficient reporting possible. It is easy to input the required data into the software solution, and all necessary data are centralised on one platform, ensuring that all key stakeholders have access to the same information.
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CFO
Buildings and construction industries
The built environment accounts for about 50% of all extracted material globally. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a significant carbon footprint and the waste stream for the sector will increase as the renovation required to reduce energy use and space will be significant.
37%
The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for 37% of global emissions.

UNEP Building materials and the Climate 2023
30%
Construction products represent 30% of EU annual waste generation.


European Commission Revised Construction Products regulation 2022
€275 bln
€275 billion in additional investments needed annually for buildings renovation to achieve EUs 55% climate target by 2030.

European Commission Revised Construction Products regulation 2022
Textiles, leather and furniture manufacturing
We are all dependent on textiles and leather manufacturing, whether it is for work, leisure or at home. These industries are very competitive and production is often situated in countries with fast and cheap production involving hard work, chemicals and even metals for fire protection.Work clothes, foot wear and textiles are on the high risk list for violations of human and social rights, and is often being audited.
10%
The fashion industry alone is estimated to be responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions.

European Environmental Agency, 2020
391 kg
Average textile consumption per person in the EU per year requires 391 kg of raw materials

EEA, 2020
Doubled
Global textile fibre production has more then doubled in the last 20 years from 58 million tonnes in 2000 to 116 million tonnes in 2022.

Textiletechnology.net
Medical consumables and equipment
This category is largely produced in countries and regions with a high risk of violations of human and social rights. It includes a large variety of products from rubber gloves, masks, to electronic equipment and tools in metal and plastic.
4,4%
The hospital and medical technology (MedTech) sector contributes to 4.4% of global emissions.

Luis Montesinos et al, 2024
0,5 kg
Hospital are a major source of waste, producing between 0.2 to 0.5 kg of hazardous waste per hospital bed. A typical operating room generates up to 2 tons of fluid waste each month.

WHO and the Carbon Gap limited  
44,61%
A recent study exposed 44,61% of the investigated products did not have an available Country of Origin. "There has been previous case-based evidence of labour rights issues in the manufacture of specific medical products, but our analysis (using multiple data sources) suggests high-risk across this entire sector.(...) Our findings demonstrate a critical and urgent need for greater transparency in global supply chains for medical products"
Electronic and electric manufacturing
Portable computers, mobile phones, lifts, light fixings, these are some of the very high risk products in this category. Most of all in the production of the raw materials, but also on the production of components and assembly. The level of risk is so high in this category that you must have specific requirements in your contracts asking for documentation of human- and social rights.
27
The number of regions currently covered the EU Conflict minerals regulations called the CAHRAs (Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas). In these areas earnings from metals and minerals production are likely to be used to fund armed conflicts.
62 mill tonnes
3-5% growth every year, electrical waste (EWaste) is one of the fastest growing waste streams. In 2023 we generated 62 million tonnes.

ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, 2024
1%
Traditional PCB (printed circuit board) and PCA (printed circuit assembly) are only 1% recyclable. The technology is based on thermoset resin boards and copper conductors.There are no circular  strategies available for this. Recycling is restricted to the shredding and subsequent (high temperature) reclamation of only the precious metals. This equates to less than 1% recyclability of PCBs, and 3-5% of PCAs.
Heavy manufacturing
The world needs heavy manufacturing; mining, construction, metallurgical, transport, chemical, energy production. In 2023 the Earth overshoot day fell on August 2. But there is so much we need to build, substitute, replace.
9,7 bln
Estimated global population in 2050
30%
Between now and 2050, global steel demand is projected to rise by 30% and cement demand by 12 to 23%. The manufacture of these crucial building materials requires extremely high temperatures and thus large amounts of fossil fuels.

World Bank, 2023
1/3
The UNIDO estimates that 1/3 of global CO2 emissions can be reduced by industrial decarbonization.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Industrial Development Report 2024

Factlines Sustainable Supplier Network

The construction and manufacturing industries can save up to 95% of the time they spend on due diligence assessments!

Use this software to easily map your suppliers and conduct due diligence assessments required by regulations such as the Norwegian Transparency Act and CSDDD.

You can also add custom questions to qualify your suppliers.
Suppliers are automatically divided into risk groups
Automatically generated follow-ups
Share information with the Factlines network
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Using software to pre-qualify potential suppliers

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Adopting ethical and sustainable business models underscores the value of supplier pre-qualification.

With Factlines, companies gain access to detailed sustainability information on potential suppliers before entering partnerships.

This proactive approach supports informed decision-making and fosters a supply chain rooted in responsible, sustainable practices.

Our tools are designed not for static qualification or disqualification, but for gathering direct insights and enabling ongoing follow-up on areas requiring improvement.

Factlines EU Taxonomy Reporting

Classify and calculate your company's activities according to the complex legislation.

From day one, minimise your reliance on complex spreadsheets and emails.

Ensure your report is audit-ready and fully compliant with all requirements.

Simplify your processes with guided steps and collaborative workflows.
Factlines EU Taxonomy Reporting dashboard
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