The Product Carbon Footprint Guideline

for the Chemical Industry

Calculating the carbon footprint of products provides the best product-level information for identification, tracking and reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions in the industry.

Taking the lead for the chemical industry, TfS developed the Product Carbon Footprint Guideline for calculation for chemical materials which will enable suppliers and corporations to produce, and later on share, high-quality carbon footprint data.

• First-of-its kind, chemical industry-specific and tailored to meet the unique challenges when calculating PCFs
• “Audit-ready”, ISO-compliant, and accepted by the GHG Protocol
• “Open source”, useful for global industries using chemical materials

The PCF Verification Framework provides a structured approach to verify and certify PCF results and datasets. It addresses the need for a common PCF data model and exchange format, facilitating the sharing of accurate PCF data across supply chains. The framework introduces three levels of trust, each with specific procedures, purposes, and scopes, ensuring clarity and guidance for companies preparing for verification or certification.