The Challenge of a More Sustainable Industry

The transition towards a low-carbon economy is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Governments, businesses and consumers all agree on the need to produce more while reducing environmental impact. However, achieving this is far from simple: accurately measuring greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint and waste generation remains a significant challenge for many organisations.

This is where technological innovation becomes crucial. To move towards a more sustainable industry, good intentions are not enough — organisations need tools that can turn data into decisions.

From Climate Commitments to Technological Action

The Waste Monitor project was created with that very purpose. Its goal: to develop advanced models that allow organisations to monitor resources, quantify environmental impact and design reduction and compensation strategies. In other words, to make sustainability tangible, measurable and optimisable.

Waste Monitor: European Technology Serving Sustainability

Supported by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 Programme, and developed within the framework of the EFPF project (European Connected Factory Platform for Agile Manufacturing), Waste Monitor has created a digital environment for environmental analysis grounded in science and technology.

A Comprehensive Approach to Environmental Impact

Waste Monitor addresses three key dimensions:

• Carbon footprint, including Scopes 1, 2 and 3 as defined by the UNE-EN-ISO 14064:2019 standard.

• Water footprint, measuring water use and wastage.

• Waste management, quantifying waste produced and its environmental impact.

These data enable an integrated and advanced understanding of the production cycle, providing a complete view of environmental impact across processes.

European Support and Collaboration: Horizon 2020 & EFPF

Thanks to Grant Agreement #825075, the project was integrated into the European EFPF platform, which promotes agile and sustainable manufacturing.
This digital ecosystem enabled the creation of a solution that brings together environmental analysis, prediction and optimisation within a single interface.

Go Green: The Solution that Turns Data into Sustainable Decisions

From the research developed in Waste Monitor emerged Go Green, a web platform that democratises environmental management for organisations of any size.
Its mission: simplify environmental impact calculation and help drive sustainable decision-making.

Accurate carbon and water footprint measurement

Go Green automatically calculates carbon emissions and water usage according to international standards.
This allows companies to comply with regulations, generate verified sustainability reports and design decarbonisation plans tailored to their operations.

Decarbonisation simulations and future scenarios

One of Go Green’s most innovative capabilities is its ability to simulate future scenarios.
With heuristic algorithms, the platform compares different emission-reduction strategies, quantifies potential results and suggests optimal investment plans to minimise environmental impact.

Traceability and transparency enabled by Blockchain

The platform also incorporates blockchain technology to ensure the traceability and reliability of environmental data — essential for audits, certifications and ESG reporting.

Results of the Waste Monitor success story

Process optimisation and emission reduction

With Waste Monitor and Go Green, participating organisations significantly reduced carbon emissions, improved water resource usage and identified critical points for process improvement.
Optimisation algorithms helped develop decarbonisation strategies that were more effective and cost-efficient.

Accessibility for non-expert users

Usability was another key achievement.
Go Green enables non-technical staff to easily manage and analyse environmental data, promoting an accessible and collaborative sustainability culture within companies.

A Step forward for a Greener European Industry

The Waste Monitor success story proves that digitalisation and sustainability are not only compatible — they are complementary.
With solutions like Go Green, industry can progress towards a cleaner, more efficient and competitive future aligned with the goals of the European Green Deal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Monitor & Go Green

1. What is the difference between Waste Monitor and Go Green?
Waste Monitor is the research and development project; Go Green is the resulting platform used to measure and manage environmental impact.

2. What benefits does Go Green offer companies?
It calculates carbon and water footprints, generates reports, simulates reduction scenarios and ensures data traceability.

3. Does it comply with international standards?
Yes — based on UNE-EN-ISO 14064:2019 and recognised environmental methodologies.

4. What role does blockchain play in the platform?
It guarantees the transparency and traceability of environmental data, strengthening confidence in the information.

5. Is it integrated with other European platforms?
Yes — it forms part of the EFPF ecosystem, connecting companies and solutions to support sustainable and agile industry.

6. Who funded the development of Waste Monitor?
It received partial support from the European Commission under Horizon 2020, Grant Agreement #825075.

Conclusion

The success of Waste Monitor and Go Green demonstrates how digital innovation can transform sustainability into real action.
Thanks to technology, companies can not only measure their impact, but also reduce, anticipate and offset it.

A clear reminder that the ecological transition starts with data — and data starts with the right platform.