Product Carbon Footprint is a metric that measures the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere during the production, distribution, and consumption processes of a product.
It is used as a criterion to assess the environmental impact of a product and analyze it from a sustainability perspective. Product Carbon Footprint calculations are typically conducted using a method called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Each of these stages is taken into account to determination of a product carbon footprint. The resulting data shows how much greenhouse gas has been emitted throughout the product's life cycle, from production to end-user consumption. This information can be provided to consumers and producers to help them understand and reduce the environmental impact of products.
ISO 14067 is an international standard titled "Environmental management - Carbon footprint of products - Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication." This standard aims to provide guidance for calculating, monitoring, and communicating the carbon footprint of products.
ISO 14067 offers a framework for evaluating the environmental impact of products by considering resource use and greenhouse gas emissions throughout their life cycle.
The ISO 14067 standard serves as a valuable tool for organizations aiming to create more transparency and awareness about sustainability and environmental impacts. It guides them in reducing and improving the environmental effects of their products while enabling consumers to make more informed choices.
