Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

The PCF measures the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to a specific product throughout its life cycle. It includes emissions from sourcing, manufacturing, transport, use, and end-of-life. This metric is used for product comparisons, sustainability labeling, and identifying opportunities to reduce emissions. Tools such as the Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol) provide structured methodologies for calculating PCF.