What is ISO 14067?

ISO 14067 (“ISO 14067:2018 - Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification”) is the international standard that provides clear guidelines for calculating and communicating product carbon footprints.

Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this international standard ensures consistency and transparency in how organisations quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with products throughout their entire lifecycle.

For businesses committed to climate action, ISO 14067 offers a credible methodology to measure environmental impact, identify reduction opportunities, and communicate sustainability efforts to stakeholders.

Why product carbon footprints matter

Every product tells a climate story from the minerals in the ground to the package in your customer's hands. A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) translates this story into measurable GHG emissions, giving you the data to make meaningful change.

With an ISO 14067-aligned carbon footprint, you can:

  • Highlight where emissions hide in your value chain
  • Transform climate challenges into innovation opportunities
  • Meet the expectations of consumers who vote with their wallets
  • Stay ahead of the regulatory curve as reporting requirements tighten
  • Stand out in a marketplace where environmental credentials matter

Key Components of ISO 14067: Lifecycle assessment and methodology

ISO 14067 requires carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) data across a product's journey:

  • Raw material acquisition
  • Production
  • Distribution
  • Use phase
  • End-of-life

The standard establishes requirements for:

  • System boundaries: Drawing the line between what counts and what doesn't
  • Data collection: Gathering numbers that tell the true story
  • Allocation procedures: Fairly distributing emissions when processes create multiple outputs
  • Calculation methods: Converting real-world activities into accurate emissions figures
  • Uncertainty assessment: Understanding where your data shines and where it needs work
  • Clear reporting requirements: Standardised reporting and documentation to increase transparency and understanding
  • Functional unit: Ensuring comparisons use consistent and appropriate units (e.g., per kg, per kWh, per use)

Does ISO 14067 benefit your company?

The standard is particularly relevant if your company:

  • Exports to markets with strong environmental regulations
  • Sells to environmentally-aware consumers
  • Supplies larger companies with climate commitments
  • Seeks to differentiate through sustainability credentials
  • Wants to identify cost-saving opportunities in production
  • Aims to future-proof against climate-related business risks

Starting your PCF with ClimatePartner

ClimatePartner offers support to customers primarily by ensuring that their PCF methodology is aligned with ISO standards. This includes providing guidance on assumptions, methodologies, and best practices related to carbon accounting.

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