PCF & LCA Standards and Guidelines
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) & Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
In contrast to a complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) also considers the entire product life cycle, but here the focus is specifically on greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on requirements, the entire life cycle “from the cradle to the grave” can be analyzed or only a part of the life cycle “from the cradle to the factory gate”.
LCA involves considering all relevant phases such as extraction of raw materials, transport routes, manufacturing processes and disposal, and investigating the environment impact.
At product level, the focus is specifically placed on the greenhouse gas emissions generated (product carbon footprint PCF).
The application of a LCA or PCF is always based on internationally recognized standards (ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, PAS 2050, GHG Product Life Cycle Standard).
