Product Carbon Footprint

Product Carbon Footprint

PCFs for your portfolio. With the data you have.

PCFs for your portfolio. With the data you have.

Answer PCF requests before the contract goes to the competition. Our AI fills data gaps, maps emission factors from ecoinvent and AGRIBALYSE, and justifies every mapping. Methodology according to ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/44.

Answer PCF requests before the contract goes to the competition. Our AI fills data gaps, maps emission factors from ecoinvent and AGRIBALYSE, and justifies every mapping. Methodology according to ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/44.

Detailed view of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in the software of Global Changer

Meet market requirements

Those who can't deliver PCFs today will lose business

EDEKA already expects PCFs from own-brand manufacturers and climate targets from suppliers. Bosch demands product data via Catena-X. And in tenders, emission data decides the contract award. Global Changer calculates PCFs for entire portfolios with AI in 30 to 60 seconds per product, so your team can respond to inquiries instead of searching for data.

Start where your data is today

Already with a URL or description, our AI captures your product, supplements missing information with well-founded assumptions, and assigns appropriate emission factors. Refine the result as soon as more primary data is available.

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Start where your data is today

Already with a URL or description, our AI captures your product, supplements missing information with well-founded assumptions, and assigns appropriate emission factors. Refine the result as soon as more primary data is available.

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Start where your data is today

Already, with a URL or description, our AI captures your product, supplements missing information with well-founded assumptions, and assigns appropriate emission factors. Refine the results as more primary data becomes available.

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See what AI generates and why

For each mapping of materials, processes, transports, and emission factors, you can see the source, the justification, and a confidence score. This allows you to identify where you can refine the data with your own inputs.

See what AI generates and why

For each mapping of materials, processes, transports, and emission factors, you can see the source, the justification, and a confidence score. This allows you to identify where you can refine the data with your own inputs.

Scale from 1 PCF to 10,000+

A single PCF calculation with AI takes 30 to 60 seconds. The same methodology scales to your entire assortment, including variants, packaging, and transport. Consistent results across all products.

Scale from 1 PCF to 10,000+

A single PCF calculation with AI takes 30 to 60 seconds. The same methodology scales to your entire assortment, including variants, packaging, and transport. Consistent results across all products.

Test the PCF calculation for 2 of your products

Send us 2 URLs of your products. We will calculate your PCFs for free using our AI and show you the results live.

Request 2 free PCFs

Test 2 of your products with us

Request 2 free PCFs

The team of Global Changer

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Why Global Changer?

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Personalized support from sustainability experts

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Flexible and scalable to your needs

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Continuous development based on current specifications

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User-friendly handling – even for non-expert stakeholders

The team of Global Changer

Collaboration

Why Global Changer?

arrow

Personalized support from sustainability experts

arrow

Flexible and scalable to your needs

arrow

Continuous development based on current specifications

arrow

User-friendly handling – even for non-expert stakeholders

The team of Global Changer

Collaboration

Why Global Changer?

arrow

Personalized support from sustainability experts

arrow

Flexible and scalable to your needs

arrow

Continuous development based on current specifications

arrow

User-friendly handling – even for non-expert stakeholders

FEATURES

This is how the PCF calculation works with Global Changer

Using just a few data points, our AI calculates a first Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) within 30-60 seconds. Want to test it yourself? We will calculate two products from your portfolio for free and show you live how structured Product Carbon Footprints are created from your data.

Record materials, processes & transports

Our AI analyzes URLs, descriptions, or Bills of Materials (BOM) and identifies materials, processes, and transports. Any missing information is supplemented with well-founded assumptions.

Match, verify, and edit

Our AI maps emission factors from ecoinvent and AGRIBALYSE. You can see the source, justification, and confidence score, and you can edit any mapping or replace it with primary data.

Calculate PCFs according to ISO

The PCF calculation is carried out along defined system boundaries according to the cradle-to-gate principle, based on ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/44. We are currently working on an external verification.

Output PCF as ISO-PCF, PEF and CCF

The same PCF from three perspectives: ISO-PCF for supply chains and PACT, PEF for EU product labels and Green Claims, CCF for CDP and SBTi. Without re-entering data.

Export Audit Trail & Details

Every calculation is fully documented: allocations, sources, assumptions, and changes. Detailed PCF data can be exported directly.

Identify emission hotspots

The results show which materials, processes, or transport dominate emissions, allowing you to target reductions effectively.

use cases

What data depth does your PCF need?

An internal screening has different requirements for data quality than an external verification. Depending on the use case, a different data depth is sufficient. The calculation methodology is always based on ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/44. With Global Changer, you can cover all use cases.

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Screening & prioritizing internal products

Data depth: Product URL or description Initial guidance on emission hotspots. Well-suited for prioritizing your portfolio and deciding which products to analyze in more depth first.

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Screening & prioritizing internal products

Data depth: Product URL or description Initial guidance on emission hotspots. Well-suited for prioritizing your portfolio and deciding which products to analyze in more depth first.

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Screening & prioritizing internal products

Data depth: Product URL or description Initial guidance on emission hotspots. Well-suited for prioritizing your portfolio and deciding which products to analyze in more depth first.

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Respond to tenders and inquiries

Data depth: materials + weights up to complete BOM Methodologically sound PCF with secondary data, e.g., from ecoinvent. Required by EDEKA, Bosch, and most OEMs.

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Respond to tenders and inquiries

Data depth: materials + weights up to complete BOM Methodologically sound PCF with secondary data, e.g., from ecoinvent. Required by EDEKA, Bosch, and most OEMs.

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Respond to tenders and inquiries

Data depth: materials + weights up to complete BOM Methodologically sound PCF with secondary data, e.g., from ecoinvent. Required by EDEKA, Bosch, and most OEMs.

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Having your PCF externally verified

Data depth: Complete BOM + primary data (where available and relevant) All allocations documented in a verifiable manner. For audits, certifications, and regulatory proof.

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Having your PCF externally verified

Data depth: Complete BOM + primary data (where available and relevant) All allocations documented in a verifiable manner. For audits, certifications, and regulatory proof.

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Having your PCF externally verified

Data depth: Complete BOM + primary data (where available and relevant) All allocations documented in a verifiable manner. For audits, certifications, and regulatory proof.

Software modules

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CO2e reduction

SBTi-compliant reduction pathway. Shows what works and what it costs.

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CO2e footprint

Fully calculate Scope 1 to 3. With AI matching for Scope 3.1.

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CO₂e reduction

SBTi-compliant reduction plans and action list according to ISO 50001.

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CO₂e footprint

Calculate Scope 1 to 3 completely, including AI-supported matching of 3.1.

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Software modules

Zoom in. Zoom out. Move forward.

CO₂e reduction

SBTi-compliant reduction plans and action list according to ISO 50001.

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CO₂e footprint

Calculate Scope 1 to 3 completely, including AI-supported matching of 3.1.

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FAQ about Product Carbon Footprint

Everything you need to know about PCF calculation with Global Changer

Everything you need to know about PCF calculation with Global Changer

Answers to system limits, ISO conformity, data sources, and AI-based calculations – compact and practical explanations.

Answers to system limits, ISO conformity, data sources, and AI-based calculations – compact and practical explanations.

What is a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)?

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A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculates the greenhouse gas emissions of a single product along defined system boundaries – for example, from raw material extraction to the factory gate (cradle-to-gate). Methodologically, a PCF is based on standards such as ISO 14067 and the LCA fundamentals of ISO 14040/44. It makes emission drivers visible and provides a reliable basis for product decisions, customer requirements, and reporting.

How does Global Changer help with the PCF calculation?

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What data does Global Changer need for a PCF?

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How fast can PCFs be generated with Global Changer?

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How transparent is Global Changer's AI-powered PCF calculation?

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Is Global Changer's PCF module scalable for large product portfolios?

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Do I have to choose between speed and data quality with AI-powered PCFs?

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Why aren't ChatGPT or Copilot sufficient for calculating a PCF?

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Can I calculate PCFs for free with Global Changer?

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Is a Product Carbon Footprint a one-time calculation?

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Which ISO standards are taken into account in the PCF calculation?

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