Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

3 Process Emissions Missing From Product Carbon Footprint Reports

A BOM can show what a product is made of, but it may not capture everything required to manufacture it. This blog explores three process-related emission sources that can be missed in PCF reports: process electricity, manufacturing utilities, and production losses. It explains why these inputs matter and how to include them within the defined PCF system boundary. Learn how a process-inclusive approach can provide a more complete view of manufacturing emissions.

10 SEPTEMBER 2026
12 MIN READ
Charlotte Anne Whitmore

Carbon Accounting

Spend-Based vs Activity Data-Based Scope 3 Reporting: Key Differences Explained

Spend-based and activity data-based methods can produce very different Scope 3 emissions estimates, even for the same category. This blog explains how both approaches work, where each method fits, and what affects the quality of the results. It also covers common method-selection mistakes and how to progressively move toward more specific data. Learn how to choose the right calculation approach based on data availability, emissions significance, and reporting goals.

08 SEPTEMBER 2026
12 MIN READ
Charlotte Anne Whitmore