Understanding Product Carbon Footprints Across the Supply Chain

Traditionally, companies have focused on measuring their own carbon emissions, but there's a growing recognition of the need to assess emissions throughout the supply chain. Supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions encompass processes beyond a company's direct control. They can be measured either at the corporate level or at the product level. Product carbon emissions cover both physical goods and service offerings.

We can help you calculate your Product Carbon Footprint. With this critical information, we can help you to identify decarbonisation actions to reduce your PCF, and to communicate your results to your stakeholders within your value chain. Contact our experts today to take the first step toward a healthier planet.

Measuring the carbon footprint of your products can provide you with a number of benefits:

• Reduce GHG emissions: By identifying emission hotspots, companies can take targeted action to reduce their carbon footprint.
• Identify cost savings opportunities: Understanding where emissions occur can uncover opportunities for cost savings through efficiency improvements.
• Informed decision making: Integrating emissions impacts into decision making helps optimize choices about suppliers, materials, product design, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate leadership: Taking proactive steps to reduce emissions demonstrates leadership in environmental and corporate responsibility.
• Meet customer demands: Customers are increasingly demanding information on the carbon footprint of products. Meeting this demand can build brand trust and loyalty.
• Appeal to environmentally conscious consumers: Differentiating products based on their environmental impact can attract environmentally conscious consumers.

Our process includes

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): A thorough analysis of your product's environmental impact at all stages of its lifecycle.
• Data Management: Robust data collection and management practices to ensure the accuracy and integrity of your PCF calculations.
• Verification and reporting: Independent verification of your PCF data, providing you with a credible and transparent representation of your product's carbon impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Insights and recommendations for ongoing product optimization and emissions reduction.

Want to get further information and find an individual solution for your PCF? Contact our experts to discuss your project.

Embrace the journey towards sustainability with TÜV Rheinland as your trusted partner. Together, we can turn the challenge of climate change into opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership in sustainability.

Discover how our Product Carbon Footprint services can help you make a positive impact on the planet. Contact us today to learn more.