Rewriting the future through positive change

Explore the sustainability commitments, practices, and goals at ORCA Software.

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Taking the responsibility

At ORCA Software GmbH, the team believes that responsible corporate management and sustainable use of resources are essential for shaping a positive future for everyone. Working in the construction sector, ORCA is aware of the major sustainability challenges the industry faces, especially given its significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions largely come from building material production, construction, operation, and renovation.

ORCA’s digital solutions for the construction industry aim to conserve resources and reduce the environmental footprint of buildings. The company sees enormous potential in using digitalization within the BIM methodology to meet current and future climate protection standards—from choosing suitable materials and building methods to managing materials more efficiently and supporting sustainable dismantling and recycling processes.

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The approach

Understanding the footprint

Educating and engaging

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Creating impact together

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Emissions analysis

Going 100% transparent

Understanding the sources for GHG emissions helps to set the right goals, prioritize actions and work effectively to reduce emissions in order to reach climate targets.

ORCA calculated their carbon emissions based on available consumption data and three scopes of the GHG Protocol, analyzing the share of emissions coming per each employee and comparing the results with industry average.

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Taking action

The steps towards the change

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Product Digitalization

At ORCA, they only offer digital products, which allows to reduce packaging waste and eliminate unnecessary transportation.

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Conscious Purchasing

ORCA increasingly prioritizes purchasing regional products and actively advocates against unnecessary print advertising.

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Working Method

ORCA promotes sustainable work practices through a paperless office and offers employees the option to work from home.

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CO2 Footprint Calculation

ORCA aims to reduce energy use at its company headquarters. Beyond emissions linked to mobility, electricity and heat demand remain the primary contributors to ORCA’s CO₂ emissions.

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Waste Reduction

ORCA is dedicated to waste reduction and proper waste segregation, ensuring responsible waste management practices.

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Sustainable Mobility

Employees' commute significantly impacts ORCA’s CO2 emissions. Currently they're focused on promoting sustainable transportation options within the mobility sector.

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Raising Awareness

ORCA is actively raising awareness among their employees at every opportunity, promoting initiatives like going paperless, choosing packaging-free lunches, and encouraging mindful use of air conditioning.

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Sustainable Information in AUSSCHREIBEN.DE

In AUSSCHREIBEN.DE, the planner should be able to directly search for products with sustainable information, such as an EPD, through filtering functions. Catalogs with sustainable information will be accordingly labeled.

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Collaborations

Data on sustainability from external databases should be intelligently linked and visible on AUSSCHREIBEN.DE. As a result, the product manufacturer no longer needs to maintain sustainability data for their products in multiple databases simultaneously. The planner can quickly and easily find required information in one central location and be supported in making sustainable product choices.

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Text modules for sustainable tendering

To use sustainable products in construction, the corresponding sustainability requirements must be explicitly specified in the tender. Supporting text modules already exist but should be made easier to use in the tendering process. For this purpose, ORCA is developing an assistant for AVA programs.'