Product Carbon Reduced
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 current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the life cycle of a product and the percent reduction from a previous version or production method.
- Demonstrates that improvements have been made to reduce the climate change impact of products and quantifies them.
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- Sports equipment
- Shoes
- Set of drink glasses
Why choose SGS for Product Carbon Reduced 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:
