Understand the context
Define the product, functional or declared unit and intended study purpose.
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT
ISO 14067 product carbon footprint consultancy for practical implementation.
ISO 14067 specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of products, consistent with life-cycle assessment principles.
01 / Understanding the framework
Start with the right context.
ISO 14067 specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of products, consistent with life-cycle assessment principles.
The requirements and practical arrangements should be interpreted in relation to the organisation’s activities, scope, interested parties, applicable obligations and intended outcomes. The appropriate standard edition and any sector-specific requirements should be confirmed before implementation planning.
02 / Key considerations
Build a system that works in context.
The following areas commonly require attention. Their relevance and depth depend on the selected framework and the organisation’s scope.
Address relevant requirements
Set system boundaries and identify relevant life-cycle stages.
Build practical controls
Collect primary and secondary data and document allocation and calculation choices.
Evaluate and improve
Quantify and report the product carbon footprint transparently, including assumptions and limitations.
03 / A considered journey
From review to readiness.
A proportionate plan should be agreed after understanding the organisation’s scope, current practices and intended outcomes. These stages are indicative, not a guaranteed timeline or outcome.
Define the scope
Understand activities, boundaries, interested parties and applicable requirements.
Review current practices
Identify existing controls, strengths, gaps and priorities relevant to the intended framework.
Plan and implement
Agree responsibilities and develop or improve processes and documented information where needed.
Evaluate effectiveness
Use appropriate monitoring, internal evaluation and management review to identify improvement needs.
Prepare for independent assessment
Address findings and understand the independent assessment or accreditation route where applicable.
04 / Scope and responsibilities
Understand the boundaries.
What this service does — and does not — mean.
Product carbon footprint quantification does not itself constitute independent verification, product certification, environmental labelling approval or carbon-credit issuance.
Any engagement scope, delivery arrangements, consultant qualifications and applicable credentials must be confirmed before they are represented as part of a service offer.
05 / Frequently asked questions
ISO 14067, explained.
ISO 14067 provides principles, requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of products.
It is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions and removals in a product system, expressed as CO2 equivalent and calculated within a defined study scope.
No. ISO 14067 focuses on product carbon footprints. Organisation-level GHG inventories are addressed by ISO 14064-1.
No. Preparing a study is distinct from independent verification. Any verification must follow the relevant applicable requirements and independent arrangements.
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