Life Cycle Analysis ISO 14067: Mandatory for Carbon Claims

The standard behind truly substantiated carbon claims: ISO 14067 (Carbon Footprint of Products) is THE international standard for product-related carbon accounting.

What ISO 14067 requires — System boundary: Scope 1 (Direct emissions — own factory, vehicle fleet). Scope 2 (Indirect emissions from energy procurement — electricity, heating). Scope 3 (Supply chain emissions — upstream and downstream). EmpCo requires clear disclosure of which scopes have been considered.

Functional unit: per kg of product, per item, per 100 km driving performance, per kWh electricity generation.

Data sources: Primary data (own measurement) highest quality. Secondary data (databases such as ecoinvent) second choice. Estimates lowest quality, only as a supplement.

Third-party verification: A critical review by independent LCA experts significantly increases credibility.

Cost of an LCA: Screening LCA internal without third-party verification €5,000–15,000. Standard LCA ISO 14067-compliant with third-party verification €15,000–50,000. EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) with certificate €25,000–100,000.

ROI: Marketing-ready concrete figures instead of vague terms. B2B tender advantage (public authorities, major customers require LCA). EmpCo compliance secured. ESG reporting (CSRD) facilitated.

EmpCo-compliant claims after LCA: "Carbon footprint per bag: 4.8 kg CO₂eq (ISO 14067, Scope 1–3, Critical Review TÜV SÜD)". "Reduction compared to predecessor model 2020: -42 % (Scope 1+2)". "Water consumption per shirt: 1,100 l (vs. industry standard 2,700 l, Water Footprint Network)".