TACK v2.0 launch: Latest methodological developments, stronger data, smarter reporting

At the European Tape Week 2026, Afera announced the launch of TACK v2.0, released to the users of TACK on 30 July 2026 together with an updated user manual. The new version introduces a suite of improvements including alignment with the latest Together for Sustainability (TfS) PCF guidelines, background database revisions, new raw materials and formulations, recycled content options, mass balance checks, and upgraded reporting features.

What’s New in TACK v2.0

This update introduces new features and updates, including, but not limited to:

• Update of tool calculations and reporting aligning with the latest Together for Sustainability (TfS) guidelines v3.0 – December 2024 and TfS PCF Data Model version 3.1-September 2025
• Update of background data from Sphera Managed LCA Content (MLC) to the latest database version 2026.1
• Update of mapping of some raw materials and incorporation of new:
  • Raw materials for adhesives
  • Generic adhesives/primers/impregnants recipes
• Inclusion of parameters to define plastic material composition and kraft paper type selection
• Implementation of mass balance check feature in the tool
• Update of:
  • User manual and supporting documents
  • Generated PCF Report from TACK

Accessing the updated version and next steps

For existing users, access to the online tool has been updated and TACK v2.0 is now available for use directly in the user account. The previous TACK v1.0 has been moved to an archive folder. Sphera has also provided TACK users with an updated user manual to guide users through new features and changes.

Following the launch, Afera and Sphera initiated a review of user feedback on functionality and guidance. Topics under discussion include batch spreadsheet uploads, regionalisation of datasets, and solvent recovery modelling. Additionally, a new survey has been issued to gather structured feedback, which is also open to non-users of TACK. 

The survey explores:

• Anticipated PCF calculation needs;
• Experiences of current TACK users;
• Reasons for using or not using TACK;
• Alternative solutions available on the market; and
• Expectations for future development, support and licensing.

The results of the survey (open till 6 November 2026) will help Afera assess the future direction of TACK.

How TACK supports sustainability reporting requirements

TACK helps meet growing sustainability reporting demands by providing a standardised, transparent, and industry‑aligned method for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs). It is built to support upcoming EU regulations and broader climate‑reporting expectations by giving manufacturers a consistent framework for measuring cradle‑to‑gate greenhouse gas emissions.

The third-party verified tool is aligned with ISO 14040 and ISO 14067 standards, as well as the Together for Sustainability (TfS) PCF guidelines. This alignment ensures that the PCF results generated through TACK are credible, comparable, and suitable for use in regulatory disclosures, customer reporting, and voluntary sustainability initiatives.

By streamlining data collection and calculation, TACK enables companies across the adhesive and tape value chain to produce reliable, repeatable PCF results, strengthening the quality and transparency of their sustainability reporting.

Interested in a Demo?

Not a TACK user yet? If you would like to opt for extended demos of the tool, reach out to us at mail@afera.com.

Further information

• Participate in the new survey (before 6 November 2026)
• TACK – PCF Calculation Tool – FAQs