Season 4 · Episode 7
SoS#39: Are Generic Emission Factors Over?
February 27, 202533m 57s
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Show Notes
Emission Factors (EFs), as we know them, are over. Bold statement? Maybe. True? Absolutely (in our opinion).
In this episode, we break down why traditional emission factors are rapidly being replaced by Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and what this shift means for businesses.
- The limitations of traditional emission factors
- Why PCFs provide more accurate, supplier-specific data
- Where businesses need to focus their efforts as PCFs scale up
- Key considerations when transitioning from EFs to PCFs