We are a leading consulting firm in the SME category specializing in Carbon Neutrality Strategies services, Business Development and Industrial Performance Improvement. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower businesses with robust and sustainable models for long-term success.
At EtiCa, we understand that resilience and the ability to navigate crises are the hallmarks of a successful business model. Recognizing that 10 of the top global risks for businesses and society are environmental, we develop interconnected services to ensure maximum resilience for our clients.
We are among the first certified Bilan Carbone (R) consulting firm of Hungary. We can perform full assessment over the 3 scopes and restitution in various format BGES, GHG protocol, Iso 14064… Our expert fresh eye is a powerful asset in the construction of a low carbon strategy.
We can determine the carbon footprint of your product or services from cradle to grave or cradle to gate over the 3 scopes. This service is particularly well adapted for subcontractors who need to send the carbon footprint impact of their activity together with the quotation in a context of biding with a major OEM.
To develop an effective decarbonization strategy, we begin by assessing your organization’s carbon footprint using the Bilan Carbone® methodology. This comprehensive approach allows us to evaluate direct CO2 emissions, indirect emissions, and embedded emissions originating from your supply chains.
Based on the assessment, we recommend a series of actions with varying levels of implementation difficulty and return on investment. Opportunities to reduce direct and indirect emissions often include optimizing energy consumption, reusing waste heat, and improving material utilization. These measures typically result in immediate financial savings, which alone can justify the initial carbon footprint assessment.
Recommendations involving supply chain emissions require a more strategic approach, aiming to provide your organization with a competitive edge in your target market. This involves practices such as eco-design, where we consider:
Additionally, we address business development strategies, such as shifting towards lower-emission market segments or identifying and mitigating risks within your sales portfolio.
We can also simulate the impact of rising energy prices or the implementation of a carbon tax on your operations.
Can we replace current materials with lower-emission alternatives? Is this economically viable? What are the supply chain risks associated with these materials?
Can we extend the product's lifespan? Can we reduce emissions associated with its use? Is the product repairable and easy to recycle?
Our deliverables include a detailed model, comprehensive report, actionable recommendations, and simulation results. We also provide training for a designated representative within your company, enabling them to perform future assessments and continuously monitor your progress in reducing carbon emissions.
Our Business Development services encompass three main activities :
This foundational step includes the creation of a detailed report and a file system for easy updates. This deliverable is confidential and becomes the property of your company, ensuring it can be utilized by any future sales personnel.
This step culminates in the creation of a contact database and the establishment of KPIs to track the quantity of RFQs received within the strategic business unit.
Deliverables for this step include an RFQ database with success rate KPIs. We emphasize creating a framework that allows seamless transition to new personnel at any moment. While each of these activities can be performed independently, we recommend considering them as part of a comprehensive strategy, as our experience shows this integrated approach yields the best results.
Our industrial performance services are structured into three steps to ensure optimal profitability, efficient production and supply chain flow, and a robust, easy-to-manage production process.
We begin by assessing the profitability of each of your products to maximize long-term gains. This analysis helps identify which product families to develop, which customer portfolios are risky, and where your competitive strengths lie. The insights gained can significantly inform your commercial strategy and allow for scenario planning in your business evolution.
Using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and the Theory of Constraints, we map the production flow and optimize the shop floor. It’s crucial to understand that you cannot sell more than your customers demand and cannot produce faster than your slowest process steps. Identifying these key constraints allows us to allocate resources efficiently to meet customer demands optimally.
We deploy foundational lean practices to make problems visible and known to all: 5S, visual management, and shopfloor management. These practices enable clear and efficient monitoring of shop floor activities.
• QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) – Effective for immediate correction of smaller issues.
• 8D (Eight Disciplines Problem Solving) – Focuses on eliminating root causes of more complex problems.
• DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and Six Sigma – Emphasize prevention and process control to maintain high quality standards.
Additionally, we implement problem-solving methodologies such as QRQC, 8D, DMAIC, and Six Sigma:
These methodologies are complementary and widely used in the industry, ensuring that once issues are identified, they are promptly addressed and prevented from recurring.
Effective for immediate correction of smaller issues.
Focuses on eliminating root causes of more complex problems.
Emphasize prevention and process control to maintain high quality standards.
Customized strategies for your industry and goals.
Measure success through growth, cost savings, and sustainability.
Guidance from planning to implementation and beyond.
Ensuring long-term success and competitiveness.
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