With the global greenhouse effect severely impacting the world, climate change has become a major challenge facing the planet. To address this issue, international organizations formally established ISO 14067 in 2018, officially titled "Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication." This standard provides guidelines and standards for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the carbon footprint of products
ISO 14067 mainly includes the following:
- Definitions and Principles : Determine the basic definitions and applicable principles for carbon footprint calculation.
- Quantitative requirements : Instruct users on how to calculate the carbon footprint of a product, covering carbon emissions at all stages of the product lifecycle, from raw material acquisition, manufacturing, and transportation to use and disposal.
- The report should specify how carbon footprint results should be reported to ensure transparency and consistency.
- Verification and validation : Provide methods for verifying the carbon footprint of products to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
- Communication Requirements : Guidelines on how to communicate product carbon footprint information, including labeling and other methods, to ensure that consumers and other stakeholders can correctly understand and trust the results.
The ISO 14067 standard applies to a wide range of products and services, including various product categories, engineering projects, buildings, and service industries. This standard has a broad scope, covering products and services across various sectors