What is ISCC CFC
ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification ( ISCC CFC ) helps companies measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from different processes, materials, and products. It also highlights new technologies, like carbon capture and storage, that can help reduce emissions. The certification explains how to calculate emissions accurately and make reliable environmental claims.
This certification can be used with ISCC PLUS certified materials from renewable sources but is also available for conventional materials, including fossil-based ones. Companies can claim GHG reductions by comparing emissions with industry benchmarks.
ISCC will continue improving this certification with input from stakeholders, adding new methods to support industrial decarbonization. Any new certification approach under ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification must focus on reducing GHG emissions through specific processes, materials, or products.
PCFs of products including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the supply chain ISCC CFC
ISCC CFCF Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a process that traps carbon dioxide (CO2) and stores it deep underground to prevent it from entering the atmosphere. This helps reduce emissions from industries and power plants.
The process has three main steps:
- Capture – CO2 is separated from other gases and compressed for transport.
- Transport – The compressed CO2 is moved to a storage site using pipelines, ships, or trucks.
- Storage – The CO2 is injected into deep underground rock formations, where it is safely stored.
This method uses natural underground barriers to keep CO2 trapped permanently, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
ISCC CFC Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while still using fossil fuels.
With the ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (ISCC CFC), companies can get certified for safely storing CO2. This storage process helps reduce carbon emissions by creating “CO2 savings”, which means the amount of CO2 stored minus any emissions from capturing, transporting, and injecting it underground.
These CO2 savings can be used to claim lower carbon emissions for fossil-based products and processes. By using CCS, companies can reduce their carbon footprint and offer more environmentally friendly products. The emissions reduction from CCS should be included in the total carbon footprint calculation of a product.
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PCF of (Methanol) MeOH from Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)
Methanol (MeOH) is a widely used chemical that helps produce many important industrial materials like formaldehyde, acetic acid, and fuels. Since 2009, global methanol production has been steadily increasing, reaching about 60 million tons by 2012.
Methanol is usually made from synthesis gas (syngas), which is a mix of hydrogen (H₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO₂). The production process uses a catalyst and releases a lot of heat, which must be carefully managed to ensure efficient production. Syngas itself can be produced from different sources, including natural gas, oil, and other carbon-based materials.
A newer approach called Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) allows CO₂ to be reused instead of released into the air. Captured CO₂ can be turned into fuels, chemicals, and materials like methanol, formic acid, and carbonates. However, converting CO₂ into useful products requires energy, which can also produce more emissions.
To make methanol production more eco-friendly, the ISCC certification sets guidelines for calculating its carbon footprint from the start of production to the company’s gate. This ensures low-carbon methanol is made in a way that truly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
How CBQA Global Can Help
At CBQA Global, we are committed to helping businesses certified your product carbon footprint under ISCC CFC. Our team of experts ensures that your organization supporting global sustainability goals.
By partnering with CBQA Global, you gain access to industry best practices and the credibility needed to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Let us be your trusted partner in verifying your ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification and making a positive impact on the environment.
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