Product Carbon Footprint
Climate change is a priority for governments, businesses, and consumers. Many nations are setting ambitious targets for climate neutrality, requiring the balancing of emitted greenhouse gases (GHGs) with equivalent offsets to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint.
Moving towards carbon neutrality requires an effective measure of a product’s carbon footprint. Businesses must be able to gain an understanding of GHG emissions and removals at every stage of the product life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. This information will then allow them to calculate a product’s carbon footprint and identify areas for reduction, thereby providing the opportunity to enhance sustainability and contribute towards meaningful global climate goals.
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- Allows clear communication of the GHG emissions associated with a product’s life cycle.
- Measurement of GHG emissions is a key first step to reducing the product's impact on climate change and this assessment facilitates that improvement.
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- Sports equipment
- Shoes
- Office chairs
Why choose SGS for Product Carbon Footprint verification?
Credible independent verification provides reassurance that the stated carbon footprint and related attributes are accurately quantified and reported according to set standards. Verification schemes, such as the SGS Environmental Claim Verification Scheme (ECVS), will follow ISO 14064-3 – Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements.
The benefits of third-party verification include:
