ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC)
Overview Summary
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) is a voluntary certification scheme that verifies the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a specific product’s life cycle. It aims to provide transparent, reproducible and credible Product Carbon Footprint results using a consistent methodological approach.
The certification supports carbon management across value chains and accommodates advanced mitigation technologies such as carbon capture and storage, carbon capture and utilisation, renewable energy sourcing and closed‑loop systems.
Scope of Coverage
The ISCC CFC applies to virtually any product or production process, regardless of feedstock origin. It covers direct and indirect emissions associated with the defined product system and uses a harmonised methodology to assess GHG emissions. It also includes traceability rules and documentation requirements to ensure transparency and verification.
Affected Entities
ISCC CFC applies to manufacturers, brand owners, material suppliers, industrial facilities and companies that aim to verify and communicate product‑level greenhouse gas emissions.
Organisations seeking credible, audited carbon footprint data for supply chain reporting, customer communication or regulatory readiness can use ISCC CFC.
Applicability & Compliance Timeline
ISCC CFC is voluntary and available internationally.
Certification becomes effective upon successful audit and issuance of an ISCC CFC certificate. Companies may integrate the certification with other ISCC schemes, such as ISCC PLUS or ISCC EU.
What This Means for Companies
Carbon footprint certification enables companies to quantify and verify emissions at the product level, strengthen GHG reporting, support client requirements and prepare for regulatory disclosure frameworks. Meo Carbon Solutions provides full ISCC CFC implementation support, including lifecycle modelling, documentation development and audit preparation.
Status
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