Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Data for PCF Assessment

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to effectively organize your data for a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessment using our platform and the provided template.

Bulk Upload for PCF

  1. Download the Template: Download the "PCF Template" by clicking the "Bulk Upload Download Template" button or use

    PCF Template Sample data .xlsx

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  1. Open the Template: Open the template in a spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  2. Familiarize Yourself with the Structure: The template is organized into columns, each representing a specific data field. The key fields are:
  3. Unique ID of node: A unique identifier for each resource.
  4. ID of parent of node: The unique ID of the parent node (section or lifecycle stage) to establish the hierarchy.
  5. Display name of the node: A descriptive name for the resource.
  6. Node Type: The type of resource (e.g., "Lifecycle Stage", "Section", "Raw Material", "Fuel", "Electricity", "Transport", "Waste").
  7. Data Quality: "Primary Data" or "Secondary Data".
  8. Location of where the resource is from: The location where the resource is sourced or used.
  9. Description of the resource: A detailed description of the resource.
  10. Units for the quantity in "Amount - value": The units used for the quantity of the resource.
  11. Quantity of the resource: The amount of the resource used or generated.
  12. Waste: Type: For waste resources, specify the type of waste (e.g., "% Landfilled", "% Incinerated", "% Recycled").

Identify Lifecycle Stages

  1. Define the Scope: Determine the boundaries of your PCF assessment (e.g., cradle-to-gate, cradle-to-grave).
  2. List Lifecycle Stages: In the template, list the relevant lifecycle stages for your product in the "Node Name" column. For example:
    1. Raw Material & extraction
    2. Manufacturing
    3. Transport
    4. Use
    5. End-of-Life