Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

How to Calculate Transport Emissions in a Cradle-to-Gate Product Carbon Footprint

Learn how to calculate transport emissions within a cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This blog covers transport boundaries, activity data, emission factors, and load considerations. Follow a practical mass-distance calculation for individual transport legs and multimodal shipments. Understand common mistakes and documentation practices for consistent and traceable PCF results.

22 SEPTEMBER 2026
11 MIN READ
Charlotte Anne Whitmore

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

3 Product Carbon Footprint Mistakes That Can Leave Reports Outdated After a BOM Change

Learn how BOM changes can affect a Product Carbon Footprint and when an existing PCF may need to be reviewed or recalculated. This blog covers three common mistakes, including using outdated PCF results, updating only changed inputs, and reusing reports across BOM revisions. It also explains practical ways to connect BOM changes with PCF reviews and maintain better traceability. The goal is to help teams keep PCF results representative of the product configuration being assessed.

17 SEPTEMBER 2026
10 MIN READ
Charlotte Anne Whitmore