The PCF — The added value of verified data

At a time when credible sustainability communication is becoming increasingly important, the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) offers a reliable and traceable method of communicating the carbon footprint of your products.

Derived from the already verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of the IBU, the PCF represents the total greenhouse gas emissions in CO2 equivalents that occur during the life cycle of a product.

Advantages of the Product Carbon Foodprint

  • Precise data: Based on verified EPD results according to EN 15804+A2 and compliant with ISO 14067:2018.

  • Independently audited: Values verified by third parties, high credibility guaranteed.

  • Inexpensive added value: Use existing EPD data to obtain PCF documents at a favorable price.

  • Simple presentation: Clear values and explanations make it easier to understand compared to the complex EPD.

  • Comprehensive transparency: Direct EPD reference in the PCF draws attention to your environmental information.

  • Marketing support: Make targeted use of the PCF in sustainability communication for greater credibility.

Offer for EPD holders at IBU

  • Service: IBU creates the appropriate PCF for your EPD as a finished PDF document.

  • Requirements:
    – “Classic” EPD in accordance with EN 15804+A2
    – Created, verified and published via the EPD platform EPD-Online
    – Data status and basis are the respective EPD and publication language (German or English).

  • Costs: 500,- Euro per PCF (net).

  • Ordering process: Order your PCF document using the form, attach logo and product image to the EPD cover page.

  • Delivery: You will receive the finished PCF document as a PDF promptly after ordering.

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Important to know

In order to be able to assess the environmental impact of a product, it is important to consider all indicators equally.

In an EPD, 31 mandatory and 6 voluntary indicators are identified for the various life cycle phases. There is no hierarchy for the importance of an indicator.

In a PCF, the figures for one indicator, the global warming potential (GWP), are summarized to enable simplified communication of this value. However, in order to make statements on the environmental impact or sustainability of a building product, all indicators and the use in the building must be considered.

Comparability of individual values at product level on the basis of the EPD is generally not expedient.

Why act now?

With the growing demand for sustainable solutions and the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, companies are increasingly faced with the challenge of providing detailed environmental information and credibly demonstrating to business partners that they are taking responsibility. The risk of greenwashing is increasing, so reliable and verified data is essential.

With the Product Carbon Footprint from IBU, you are ideally positioned to meet the demands of the market. With the PCF, you can provide accurate and reliable information on the greenhouse gas emissions of your products, as the data is based on the already independently verified EPD and therefore meets the future requirements for green claims.

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Don’t have an EPD for your products yet? Here we explain how to create an EPD.