Product Carbon Footprint
Product Carbon Footprint is an estimate of greenhouse-gas emissions associated with a product across defined lifecycle stages.
What it means in a workplace context
For furniture the result may cover production only or a wider lifecycle and must state its unit and boundary.
Why it matters
It can support calculations and improvement when used consistently.
Questions to ask
- What decision or requirement does Product Carbon Footprint support?
- Which evidence or record is required?
- Who owns the information and keeps it current?
- How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?
Applying the concept
When Product Carbon Footprint is used in reporting or supplier communication, state the boundary, period, methodology and source. Keep original evidence and distinguish verified facts from estimates or commitments.
Related Myntwork resources
Using the term in procurement
When Product Carbon Footprint appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.
After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.
