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Carbon Footprint Product (CFP) 101: A Guide for Enterprise Sustainability Leaders

Sitthavee Teerakulchon2 min read
Carbon Footprint Product (CFP) 101: A Guide for Enterprise Sustainability Leaders

Introduction#

If you're a sustainability leader in a large enterprise, you've probably heard the term Carbon Footprint of Product (CFP) tossed around more often than "let's circle back" in a Monday meeting.

But between the jargon and the pressure to hit Net Zero, it's easy to get lost. Let's strip it back. What exactly is CFP, and why should you care right now?

What is CFP? (The Simple Version)#

Think of a product you sell. Now, imagine every puff of CO2 released to make that product—from mining the raw materials, to the factory electricity, to the fuel used to ship it to your customer.

Add all those puffs together. That number is your Carbon Footprint of Product.

It's the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by your product throughout its life cycle (often called "Cradle-to-Gate" or "Cradle-to-Grave").

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With It?#

It's not just about hugging trees. It's about business survival.

Regulations are Coming#

With policies like the EU's CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), if you don't know your numbers, you might not be able to sell to key markets.

Customers Demand It#

Big buyers and conscious consumers want transparency. They prefer brands that show receipts (literally) on their environmental impact.

Efficiency Wins#

"You can't manage what you don't measure." Calculating CFP often reveals "hotspots" where you're wasting energy—and money.

The Problem? It's Hard.#

Calculating CFP manually is a nightmare. You're chasing suppliers for data (Scope 3), drowning in Excel sheets, and worrying if your math will pass an audit.

The Solution: Automate It.#

You don't need more spreadsheets; you need a tool that does the heavy lifting.

At pi carbon, we built the platform to turn this headache into a handshake. We help you move from "I think" to "I know" by automating data collection and calculations. Whether you need to comply with regulations or just want to beat your competitors to Net Zero, we've got your back.


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