Carbon Footprint Verification
Overview
Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) & Embodied Carbon Assurance
International buyers, institutional procurement, and sovereign borders now require verified product carbon footprints. Companies must quantify cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas emissions with rigorous mathematical transparency.
GICG provides third-party verification for Product Carbon Footprints under ISO 14067, PAS 2050, and the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ensuring seamless cross-border shipments and reliable green marketing.
Our verified carbon statements empower your brand to meet strict supply chain decarbonization targets with absolute integrity.
Benefits
Guaranteed EU CBAM Compliance
Generate audited embedded emissions declarations required for export into European Union customs territories.
Robust Defense Against Greenwashing
Back up low-carbon and carbon-neutral product marketing with accredited third-party verification under ISO 14067.
Win Corporate Scope 3 Tenders
Provide verified emission factor declarations enabling Tier-1 multinational clients to fulfill their science-based targets (SBTi).
Related Standards & Verification Schemes
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
ISO 14067:2018 / GHG Protocol Product StandardInternational standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions associated with a specific product, cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-grave.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Audit
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Annex IV GuidanceIndependent verification of direct and indirect embedded emissions for iron, steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity exported to the EU.
Carbon Neutrality & Net-Zero Claims
ISO 14068-1:2023 / PAS 2060Rigorous validation of carbon management reduction plans followed by verified carbon credit retirement to substantiate carbon-neutral product claims.
Assurance Methodology & Execution Workflow
System Boundary & PCR Selection
Define Cradle-to-Gate or Cradle-to-Grave boundaries according to applicable Product Category Rules (PCR).
Activity Data Collection & Evidence Audit
Audit bill of materials, supplier utility bills, transport logistics logs, and manufacturing electrical sub-metering.
GHG Modelling & Uncertainty Analysis
Calculate global warming potentials (GWP 100) using IPCC AR6 values and execute Monte Carlo data uncertainty models.
Assurance Statement & Registry Issuance
Publish third-party verification report with verifiable digital cryptographic hash for customer portals and customs.
Applicable Industry Sectors
Technical FAQs
Q:What is the difference between ISO 14064 and ISO 14067?
ISO 14064 quantifies greenhouse gases at the organizational level (corporate Scope 1, 2, and 3), while ISO 14067 quantifies the carbon footprint of an individual product or unit of goods.
Q:Can GICG issue CBAM verification for Asian manufacturers exporting to Europe?
Yes. GICG technical auditors perform on-site and remote audits in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Vietnam, India, and worldwide to certify embedded emissions conforming to European Commission CBAM regulations.
Let GICG help you to position your brand differently!
Speak to our accredited verification specialists today to design your tailored Life Cycle Assessment, Corporate GHG verification, or ethical supply chain audit program.