A carbon footprint of product (CFP) is a declaration of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted during a product's life cycle, from raw materials extraction, manufacturing, distribution, to usage and disposal. CFPs are developped according to ISO 14067:2018 standard.
You will identify and quantify inputs (e.g., raw materials, energy, water) and outputs associated with each stage of the product life cycle. Using our proprietary template, data collection is made easy and intuitive.
Once the data collection step is finished, we will perform LCA modelling. It involves application of impact assessment methods based on international standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
Interpretation involves identifying hotspots (stages with the highest environmental impacts), comparing alternative scenarios, and exploring opportunities for improvement.
Throughout the verification, we provide support and assistance. We will procure the relevant third-party verifier based on their expertise and project requirements.
We take care of the CFP registration and publication. We accompany the client until the end of the project until the CFP is registered.
Data collection is made by you, via our proprietary template designed to be easy and user friendly.
We understand the sensitive and confidential nature of production data and we are ready to sign non-disclosure agreements provided by our clients.
Each CFP project is unique and has different timelines. However we've noticed a range of 6-8 weeks for CFP modelling based on previous experience.
Our consultants are ready to support you through interpretation of your CFP findings and guide you.
CFPs are the lighter version of EPDs focussing solely on the greenhouse gas emissions of the product. For this reason, CFPs can be developed faster.
CFPs assist companies in understanding the environmental repercussions of their products, empowering them to concentrate on the most impactful emission sources, curtail these emissions, and consequently foster the development of more sustainable products and business models.
CFPs results can be incorporated into corporate GHG evaluations.