Certification mark for Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Program
Scope:
The mark shows that a company has a certified PCF Program that is able to calculate the carbon footprint of its products in scope. It does not certify individual products but confirms the company follows recognized standards and processes to measure, calculate and report emissions accurately while also ensuring quality of the results through a thoroughly implemented internal system.
Basis of certification, verification/ validation (Requirements):
Certification is based on an independent audit of the company’s system and methods for carbon footprint calculation including data management, roles & responsibilities, methodology implementation, governance, internal controls and PCF dataset sharing. Experts check that the system meets applicable industry guidelines (e.g. from the automotive or chemical sector), ensuring reliable results.
Key statements of the mark:
This mark means that the company has a trusted process for calculating and reporting product carbon footprints.