Pathfinder Framework #124
Description
Investigate Pathfinder Framework: https://www.carbon-transparency.com/our-approach/pathfinder-framework
Some interesting points:
- Companies shall report cradle-to-gate PCF, comprising all upstream stages of the product life cycle up to the reporting company’s gate (including upstream transportation), excluding downstream emissions from product use and end-of-life
- Manufacturing of production equipment, buildings and other capital goods, business travel by personnel, travel to and from work by personnel, and research and development activities should not be included within the boundaries of the PCF, unless materially significant
Data quality -> todo... we should consider a similar methodology!!
- Companies shall either assess the primary data share (PDS) or the data quality of the PCF until 2025; after 2025, both KPIs shall be calculated and exchanged
- If calculated, the PDS shall be based on both the nature of the activity data and the emission factors used
- If calculated, the data quality ratings (DQRs) shall use the Framework’s data quality assessment matrix, excluding any inputs representing less than 5% of the total PCF
According to ISO 14067,3 a PCR is a “set of specific rules, requirements and guidelines for carbon footprint of a product or partial carbon footprint of a product quantification and communication for one or more product categories.”
To ensure robustness and reliability, only PCRs meeting the following safeguards shall be considered valid for the purpose of this guidance:
• PCRs shall be developed in accordance with the ISO 14000 series or other cross-sectoral guidance to be considered an eligible PCR.
• PCRs shall be developed through a multistakeholder process and independently peer reviewed.
• PCRs shall be reviewed at least every five years to ensure they are up to date with the latest methodological developments, standards, and market expectations.
• PCRs shall be applicable to the geography where the product is being marketed or produced.
Page 22 has a very helpful image of how to calculate a PCF