Product carbon footprint: competitive advantage and a tool for sustainable growth

The carbon footprint of a product is no longer just a matter for large corporations. It is becoming a key tool for companies of all sizes that want to succeed in a demanding market, meet customer expectations, and actively manage their climate impact. Calculating greenhouse gas emissions across the entire product lifecycle provides not only data for ESG reports but, more importantly, an opportunity to reduce costs, optimize processes, and gain a competitive advantage.

What's the carbon footprint of a product?

The carbon footprint of a product expresses the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout the entire lifecycle of the product – from raw material extraction, through production and transportation, to its disposal. It is most commonly stated in tons of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) and allows for an objective measurement of the product's impact on the climate.

Why is it worth calculating the carbon footprint?

Knowledge of the carbon footprint is becoming essential not only for large companies that are required to report their emissions as part of ESG, but also for their suppliers. Smaller companies that provide products or services to larger partners are increasingly being asked to provide accurate data on the carbon footprint of their products.

Thanks to the calculation, you can:

• Meet the requirements of key customers,
• Stand out from the competition,
• Communicate the product's sustainability transparently and without the risk of greenwashing,
• Identify the stages of production with the highest emissions (so-called hotspots) and specifically optimize them.

How is the calculation performed?

Our experts will guide you through the entire process. At the beginning, we will map your needs and production processes together, design the data collection structure, and then perform the calculation according to the GHG Protocol Product Standard or ISO 14067 methodology. The result is an auditable and clear report that you can use in communications with partners and within strategic decision-making.

What will you gain? A deliverable that has value.

• A professional and clear report,
• identification of areas with the greatest potential for reducing emissions and costs,
• specific recommendations for next steps,
• a foundation for marketing and business communication.

Read more about what we can do for you here.

Stay ahead of the competition

The demands for transparency in the climate area will grow. Companies that start calculating their carbon footprint today will be better prepared for the future and gain a significant competitive advantage. We will help you turn legislative requirements and customer demands into a concrete business opportunity.