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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cradle-to-gate" mean?
"Cradle-to-gate" refers to the carbon footprint of a product from the extraction of raw materials (the "cradle") up to the point it leaves the factory gate. It includes emissions from materials, manufacturing, and transport, but excludes distribution, consumer use, and end-of-life disposal.
What is a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)?
A Product Carbon Footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated throughout a product's life cycle. It's a key metric for understanding a product's environmental impact. This app provides a "cradle-to-gate" estimate of the PCF.
Why is ISO-conformance important?
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides standards (like ISO 14067) that create a consistent, internationally recognized methodology for calculating PCFs. Conformance ensures that the calculations are transparent, credible, and follow best practices.
Can I compare results from different studies?
It's often very difficult. Even ISO-compliant studies can differ in their assumptions, system boundaries, and data sources. Comparing results requires deep expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to ensure the comparison is fair. Treat each PCF value as specific to its own study.
What’s the difference between CO₂, CO₂e, and GHG?
CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide): A single greenhouse gas. GHG (Greenhouse Gases): A broad category of gases that trap heat, including CO₂, methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). CO₂e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent): A standard unit for measuring carbon footprints. It converts the impact of different GHGs into the equivalent amount of CO₂.
Important Disclaimer
The carbon footprint values provided by this application are estimates generated by an AI model. They are for informational and educational purposes only and have not been validated by a third-party expert. These results should not be used for commercial purposes, marketing claims, or official carbon accounting.
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