The standard is an internationally recognized framework that helps companies calculate and transparently report greenhouse gas emissions across the full life cycle of a product.

It helps organizations assess environmental impact systematically, supports sustainable decision-making and strengthens trust among customers, investors and other stakeholders.

All phases are included, from raw material extraction to production, use, disposal and recycling.

It was developed by leading organizations such as the World Resources Institute and the GHG Protocol Initiative.

The GHG Protocol is a widely used standard for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. It provides a framework and guidelines for organizations to measure and report emissions and supports them in developing strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. The protocol was developed by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and is used by companies, governments and other organizations around the world. It covers three scopes of emissions: Scope 1 for direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, Scope 2 for indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat and steam, and Scope 3 for indirect emissions across the value chain, including suppliers, customers and transport.

Yes. The standard is used and recognized globally to measure emissions and create comparable reports.

Yes. Organizations of any industry and size can benefit from a systematic emissions assessment.

By measuring and reporting emissions transparently, companies can implement targeted reduction measures and operate more sustainably.

Yes. The clear and traceable presentation of data improves credibility and trust among investors, customers and other stakeholders.

Companies can present their environmental performance more clearly, positioning themselves as responsible and forward-looking, which creates a clear market advantage.

The product standard focuses on the specific life cycle of an individual product, while the corporate standard covers the total emissions of an organization.

It is recommended to collect both primary and secondary data and to use life cycle assessments as the basis for accurately calculating emissions.

Emissions that arise before the actual production process, such as raw material extraction, and after use, such as disposal, are typically captured as Scope 3 emissions and integrated into the assessment.

High data quality is essential. Uncertainty should be reduced through sensitivity analyses and transparent documentation of methodology in order to produce reliable results.

Detailed analysis of the individual life cycle phases makes it possible to identify areas with particularly high emissions and use them as targets for optimization.

Differences in data availability, regional variation and methodological approaches can make comparisons harder. A standardized framework helps achieve consistent results.

Companies can incorporate the results of product life cycle analyses directly into broader sustainability reporting and use them to support strategic decisions.

Life cycle assessment makes it possible to capture indirect emissions, often part of Scope 3, in a comprehensive way, where they are often underrepresented in traditional reporting.

Yes. The standard is flexible enough to account for industry-specific characteristics and can be supported by additional guidance and interpretation aids.

Success is reflected in the accuracy of the collected emissions data, the successful identification of reduction potential and the integration of results into strategic business decisions.