What is a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)? A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product throughout its lifecycle, expressed in kilograms of CO2-equivalent (kg CO2e). The scope of a PCF depends on the system boundaries of the assessment. A cradle-to-gate PCF, also known as a partial PCF, accounts … Read more
Join us in Orlando, Florida from March 24th – 26th for the ISTA 2025 Conference.
This past week, Trayak team members attended the Smithers Sustainability in Packaging 2025 Conference in Chicago where industry leaders discussed the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging. KEY TAKEAWAYS Regulations Matter: Businesses must prepare for increasing regulations and evolving policies like EPR Fees and PPWR. Transparency Matters: When companies miss sustainability targets, staying committed and communicating … Read more
History of Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Reporting a company’s carbon footprint might seem like a concept from this decade, but carbon accounting dates back to 2001, when the first Corporate Standard for carbon footprint reporting was published by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Following this, the US EPA published a rule in 2008 requiring … Read more