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    Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard

    Greenhouse Gas Protocol

    Tracks greenhouse gases through product life cycles efficiently.

    The Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard costs $0 USD. Renewal costs $0 USD.

    For Products
    Environmental
    Climate
    Energy
    Industry

    Key Strengths

    • Globally recognized framework developed by WRI and WBCSD
    • Covers full product lifecycle from raw materials to end-of-life
    • Aligns with ISO 14040/14044 LCA methodology
    • Enables identification of emission hotspots for targeted reduction
    • Supports credible public reporting and stakeholder communication
    • Free to access — no licensing fees for the standard itself

    Ideal For

    This standard is best suited for sustainability managers, product designers, and environmental consultants at companies seeking to measure and disclose the full lifecycle GHG emissions of their products. It is particularly valuable for organizations in manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and supply chain-intensive industries that face regulatory or stakeholder pressure to demonstrate carbon transparency.

    Target Audiences

    Businesses

    Relevant Roles

    Consultant
    Engineer
    Auditor

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Agriculture
    Construction

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    World Resources Institute

    Product Categories

    Performance
    Values/Processes
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Global
    Languages

    English

    Established

    2011

    Cost Breakdown

    Registration / Initial$0
    Renewal$0
    First-year total$0

    How to Use This Label

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

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    Greenhouse Gas Protocol

    Last verified Mar 10, 2026