How a Maritime Service Company Proves Climate Savings Through Remanufacturing

Remanufacturing is one of the most effective ways to cut carbon emissions in the heavy manufacturing and maritime industry. PJ Circular Engineering (PJCE), formerly PJ Diesel Engineering, embodies this shift. After rebranding to reflect their commitment to circularity, the company now lives up to its name by proving that extending the life of components like turbochargers, governors, and cylinder heads, reduces the need for new materials and prevents waste.

But as climate regulations tighten and customers scrutinize sustainability claims, remanufacturers are under growing pressure to document their impact with data. Saying your solution is "circular" is no longer enough, you need to prove exactly how much carbon you’re helping customers avoid.

The Challenge: Green Claims Without Data Don’t Land

Many remanufacturers are already delivering environmental benefits. Yet without verified data:

• Customers can’t measure the Scope 3 emission reductions in their supply chain.
• Green claims risk being dismissed as a marketing stunt.
• Suppliers miss opportunities to differentiate themselves in procurement processes.

This is especially critical for maritime customers, who face growing pressure to cut Scope 3 emissions and report them under frameworks like the GHG (greenhouse gas) Protocol, CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and EU Taxonomy for sustianable activites.

The Opportunity: Turn Circularity Into a Competitive Edge

Remanufacturers who can quantify carbon savings stand out to customers:

• They can prove that choosing remanufactured components reduces emissions by 60–80% or more compared to buying new.
• They make it easier for customers to meet climate reporting obligations.
• They strengthen customer trust by backing sustainability claims with science-based numbers.

Example: PJ Circular Engineering partnered with ReFlow to verify the carbon savings of its remanufactured components. Climate assessments revealed that remanufacturing an axial-type turbocharger over a 20-year vessel lifespan cuts emissions by more than 80%, avoiding 465,000+ kg CO₂eq compared to new units. Similar assessments showed significant reductions for radial-type turbochargers, governors, and cylinder heads.

These numbers didn’t just validate PJCE’s circulairty claims they validated their new name. They can now confidently market themselves as a circular engineering company, backed by credible, regulatory-aligned carbon data.

How to Get There: Verified Scope 3 Data

The solution isn’t guesswork, it’s Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) analysis.

At ReFlow, we work with remanufacturers like PJCE to:

1. Model lifecycle emissions of each remanufactured component.
2. Compare remanufacturing vs. producing new using cradle-to-cradle methodology.
3. Validate results against GHG Protocol, CSRD standards and alignemnet with the EU Taxonomy to ensure compliance.
4. Deliver clear Scope 3 emission savings data that can be shared with customers.

This makes it easy to showcase your climate impact in proposals, customer conversations, and compliance reporting.

Why It Matters Now

Climate reporting rules and sustainability-linked procurement requirements are accelerating. Customers will increasingly favor suppliers who can help them meet Scope 3 targets. Verified data isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a differentiator that can help you win more business.

Ready to Measure Your Impact?

If you’re a manufacturer in the heavy manufacturing or maritime industry, now is the time to make your climate impact measurable.

Talk to ReFlow about getting a verified climate assessment of your components.

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