Methodology for PCF Calculations of Lubricants, Greases and other Specialties
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This document explains the UEIL/ATIEL PCF calculation methodology for computing product carbon footprints from cradle-to-(outbound)-gate in compliance with ISO 14067:2018 and GHG Protocol Product Standard. The methodological options, along with their corresponding assumptions and limitations, are outlined in detail. Referenced and/or relevant documents:
• Actual version of ISO 14067 (ISO 14067:2018) Greenhouse gases – Carbon footprint of products – Requirements and guidelines for quantification.
• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard.
• Together for Sustainability – The Product Carbon footprint Guideline for the Chemical Industry – Version 3.0 – December 2024.
• API Technical Report 1533: Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting—Methodology and Best Practice, May 2023.
• Pathfinder Framework (PACT powered by WBCSD); GHG Protocol Product Standard [GHG Protocol Product Standard].
• Product Environmental Footprint Category rule (PEFCR) developed under the European Product Environmental Footprint initiative [EU PEF].
• ISO/TS 14071:2014: Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Critical review processes and reviewer competencies: Additional requirements and guidelines to ISO 14044:2006
• ISO 14026:2017: Environmental labels and declarations. Principles, requirements and guidelines for communication of footprint information
• IFEU/GEIR case study: Updated LCA for regeneration of waste oil to base oil – Final Report
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