It's important to be aware of what impact we have on the world, and being mindful of our carbon footprints is part of that. Many manufacturers are wanting to measure their products carbon footprint and make informed decisions to help reduce it, and customers want to make greener choices.
Product Carbon Footprints, or PCFs, are what they sound like: the carbon footprint of a specific product. It accounts for all the greenhouse gas emissions created from the product's entire supply chain and is expressed in carbon intensity. For example, 1 kg of CO₂e is equal to 125 hours of an LED light bulb.
PCFs are calculated with a multi-step process starting with questions like “What’s this product’s carbon footprint?”, “Is it higher or lower than my competitors’?”, “Where does the most carbon come from in this product’s production?” and “How do we reduce the carbon footprint?” The next step is setting parameters. Are you getting information for the very start of the life cycle all the way to consumer consumption, like for the oil and gas industries, or are you just getting information from the start to when it leaves the factory? The last step is actually collecting the data and calculating the emissions. The process allows for reliable reporting to shareholders and customers, and it also allows carbon “hotspots” to be identified and reduced.
Whether it’s identifying inefficiencies in the supply chain or setting informed climate goals, PCFs empower businesses to take measurable steps toward a lower-carbon future and help customers make more informed, greener decisions.
Check out our featured product, a Beer Can Beer Glass and check out its carbon footprint. Call us to place your order at 306.249.4318. We are happy to address any questions you may have.
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