Central to CirclesOfLife is the development of the Shipyard Environmental Performance Index (SEPI), the Ship Lifecycle Passport (SLP), and the Ship Circular Materials Passport (SCMP). The methodology, framework and support tools are designed to enable shipyards in transitioning toward a zero-emission future while aligning with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Deliverable 1.1 involves the tasks to define the concept and specifications of a SEPI measurement system, including the breakdown and calculation of relevant Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as the functional units to be investigated. It also focuses on providing a concept for evaluating the environmental footprint and reporting, in alignment with existing and upcoming standards.
The SEPI methodology includes:
- A digital twin-based generic shipyard model
- Process-based environmental footprint assessment
- Integration with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools and CSRD reporting
- A scoring system based on measurement maturity levels and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance KPIs relevant to the yards in scope.
The SEPI tool will enable shipyards to identify environmental hotspots, simulate improvements, and report transparently using standardized metrics and KPIs. The tool is not only a compliance mechanism but also a strategic enabler for decarbonisation, circularity, and sustainable competitiveness in the European shipbuilding sector.
Click here to read the CirclesOfLife Deliverable 1.1 about the SEPI measurement system.
