Product-level carbon intelligence

PCF Studio

Credible product carbon footprints in minutes instead of months—so you can quickly and clearly deliver the carbon visibility your customers need across your product range.

Calculate PCFs without the complexity

  • Fully guided process to create PCFs from your product data

  • AI-powered emission factor mapping & data gap filling

  • Built-in calculations for energy, freight, waste, and EOL

Scale from one SKU to a full product range 

  • Quickly respond to customer requests and RFPs

  • Easily share PCFs with customers

  • Pricing designed to support calculations at scale

Trusted data, transparent methodology

  • Calculations are aligned with GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, and PACT

  • Detailed audit trails for easy reporting

  • Utilize both Climatiq emission factors and your primary data

From raw data to a PCF in minutes

Import your product data

Upload your product’s bill of materials and any other manufacturing process data you have to PCF Studio.

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Mapping and gap filling

Map your materials to scientifically-vetted emission factors using AI for quick, granular results — with transparent, adjustable estimates for any data gaps.

Calculate and share

Get materials, freight, and energy emissions using ISO and PACT-aligned methodology with a full audit trail. Easily share your results with colleagues and customers.

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Making PCFs accessible

Easier than traditional LCA tools

PCF Studio takes users smoothly through the data mapping and calculation process—so you don't need to wait for training to respond to customers' PCF requests

Cheaper than consultants

Integrated data and intelligent automation allow companies to bring PCF creation in-house to be far more responsive and deliver emissions understanding at a much lower price

More reliable than spreadsheets

Spreadsheet PCF calcuations are incredibly slow and complex to build, and don't support the version control or data logs needed to answer customers' and auditors' questions

Make PCFs your competitive advantage

Regulations and net zero commitments mean enterprises need credible PCF data as part of their RFPs and supplier onboarding. PCF Studio turns these requirements into opportunities for manufacturers to stand out against their competitors with fast, reliable responses.

Protect your revenue by ensuring you meet the reporting requirements for enterprise RFPs

Build trust and transparency by supporting your customers' scope 3 reporting targets

Deliver PCFs to customers and prospects faster and more cost-effectively than your competitors

POWERED BY SCIENCE

Compliant & reliable emissions insights

PCF Studio is powered by our enterprise-proven PCF API, and uses fully-vetted emissions data.

That means calculations are aligned with industry standards, including GHG Protocol and ISO 14067, and proven at enterprise scale.

Frequently asked questions
What is PCF Studio and who is it for?

PCF Studio allows manufacturers and sustainability teams to easily calculate product carbon footprints (PCFs) fast. It guides users step-by-step through data import, emission factor mapping, gap filling, and ISO-aligned calculations – without requiring deep expertise or complete input data.

How is PCF Studio different from other solutions in the market?

Unlike traditional LCA tools, PCF Studio combines AI-powered emission factor mapping with a fully guided workflow, making it significantly faster and more accessible than traditional tools or consultant-led approaches. Compared to spreadsheet-based calculators, it gives you reliable and traceable results.

Do I need LCA expertise to use PCF Studio?

No – PCF Studio is designed to be accessible without a background in life cycle assessment. The tool guides you step-by-step through data upload, emission factor mapping, and calculation – handling much of the technical complexity for you.

Can I become a beta tester, and what does the program include?

Yes – PCF Studio is currently in private beta and open to new testers. Beta participants get free access to the tool and lock in a discounted price when the product is released to general availability.

Which standards does PCF Studio align with?

PCF Studio calculations are aligned with the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard and ISO 14067. We are currently in the ISO 14067 certification process and expect to complete this in Q2. Transport emissions are calculated using Climatiq’s GLEC-accredited freight calculation engine, and energy estimates are already certified according to ISO 14067. 

PCF Studio provides data quality indicators (DQIs) in accordance with the PACT framework. All results come with a full audit trail for transparency.

Which emission factor data sources are used for PCF calculations?

PCF Studio draws from Climatiq’s database containing hundreds of vetted datasets, including sources such as Agribalyse, Circular Ecology, OEKOBAUDAT, Plastics Europe and more. Premium data sources including ecoinvent, Carbon Minds and Sustamize can also be added.

Users will soon also be able to incorporate their own supplier-specific data where available.

How are system boundaries defined and managed?

PCF Studio currently supports cradle-to-gate calculations by default, covering material sourcing, freight, and manufacturing inputs.

What impact categories are included in the PCF calculations?

PCF Studio calculates emissions expressed in CO2e, accounting for GWP100. Currently, no other environmental impacts are covered, but this may be added in the future.

Can PCF Studio help me collect emissions data from suppliers?

You will soon be able to incorporate your own supplier-specific PCFs into PCF Studio. We’d love to learn more about your needs around primary data collection - contact us to help shape how we incorporate this into the tool.

What input data does PCF Studio require to calculate a PCF? How do you handle data gaps?

The PCF is calculated based on a bill of materials (BoM) for each product, along with manufacturing energy and freight data where available. Where data is missing, PCF Studio uses AI-powered gap-filling with transparent, adjustable estimates so your calculations can proceed without complete data, and you can work on improving the data over time.

What security certifications does Climatiq hold, and where is my data stored?

Climatiq holds ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR certifications. Further details on data storage and security practices are available at trust.climatiq.io.

Can PCF results be shared directly with customers or used to respond to enterprise RFPs?

PCF Studio is designed to make sharing results straightforward. Calculations come with a full audit trail and are aligned with reporting standards.