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PCF Product Carbon Footprint Verification

Product Carbon Footprint Quantification and Verification

Service Overview

Service OverviewPCF Product Carbon Footprint Verification

Quantify and verify the carbon footprint of a product's full life cycle in accordance with ISO 14067, helping companies meet EU CBAM and green trade access requirements.

PCF System Overview
System Overview: Focus Areas · Core Requirements · Certification Value · Applicable Entities
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) — iPhone 11 Pro full life cycle carbon footprint of 80kg CO₂ equivalent illustration
Example of a product's full life cycle carbon footprint: taking iPhone 11 Pro as an example, the full life cycle carbon footprint is approximately 80kg CO₂ equivalent

Why ISO 14067 Matters

Essential data for EU CBAM compliance declaration
Requirement for green trade access and brand customers
Quantitative presentation of product low-carbon competitiveness
Guide green design and reduce full life cycle emissions

01Service Overview

Based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, quantify greenhouse gas emissions throughout a product's entire process from raw materials to disposal.

  • Full life cycle (LCA) carbon footprint quantification
  • Product carbon footprint report preparation
  • Third-party verification statement

02Verification Value

Meet EU CBAM and green trade access requirements, supporting green product design and low-carbon marketing.

  • Address EU CBAM and green trade barriers
  • Support green product design and marketing
  • Meet supply chain carbon data requirements

03Applicable Entities

Applicable to manufacturing enterprises with product carbon footprint accounting and disclosure needs.

  • Manufacturers exporting to the EU and other markets
  • Enterprises supplying international brand supply chains
  • Enterprises pursuing green product certification
Standards

StandardsApplicable standards & specifications

ISO 14067:2018Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantificationGB/T 46011.1 (under conversion)
PAS 2050Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services
EU CBAM RulesCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transitional period declaration requirements
Who Needs It

Who Needs ISO 14067?Organizations that benefit most

Manufacturers exporting to the EUConsumer goods and electronics companiesPackaging and materials companiesFood and agricultural products companiesNew energy vehicle component companiesSupporting enterprises with supply chain low-carbon requirements
Key Requirements

ISO 14067 Key RequirementsConditions to be met before certification

Define product system boundaries and functional units
Complete life cycle inventory (LCI) data collection
Data quality assessment and allocation methods comply with standard requirements
Use recognized emission factor databases and record sources
Establish a traceable original documentation system for product data
Process

Certification ProcessStandardized · Efficient · Traceable

1. Requirement confirmation→
2. Accounting plan development→
3. Data collection and quantification→
4. Verification implementation→
5. Report and statement issuance
FAQ

Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout PCF Product Carbon Footprint Verification

What is the relationship between PCF and CBAM?
The EU CBAM requires declaration of embedded carbon emissions of products (from the transitional period onward). Product carbon footprint verification is the foundational work for high-quality declaration and future compliance, significantly reducing compliance risks.
What are the deliverables of product carbon footprint verification?
A product carbon footprint report and third-party verification statement are issued, which can be used for customer communication, green trade access, green design improvement, and low-carbon product labeling support.
How long does the accounting cycle for one product take?
It depends on product complexity and data maturity, typically 4-8 weeks: boundary definition → data collection → modeling and calculation → verification. Data preparation is key; once data is complete, the timeline is significantly shortened.

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