Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Audit & Review
We do not prepare ESG reports in this engagement.
We independently assess the report you have already produced.
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Audit & Review
Independent Technical PCF Assurance & Verification
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) disclosures increasingly influence procurement qualification, supplier approval, and customer carbon reporting obligations.
If your organization has prepared a Product Carbon Footprint calculation for one or more products, DEISO provides Independent Technical PCF Audit & Review to validate boundary definitions, data integrity, methodological consistency, and emission calculation accuracy.
To preserve independence, DEISO performs audit or review engagements only and does not prepare the PCF study subject to assurance.
Scope of PCF Assurance
Our PCF verification services are structured to support product-level carbon disclosures across diverse industrial sectors.
- Cradle-to-Gate PCF verification
- Cradle-to-Grave PCF verification
- Gate-to-Gate manufacturing emissions validation
- Multi-product portfolio verification
- SKU-level carbon footprint validation
Engagements may apply to a single strategic product or an entire product portfolio.
PCF Audit (Reasonable Assurance)
A PCF Audit provides a high level of assurance through structured recalculation testing, allocation validation, and evidence-based methodological review.
This level of assurance is appropriate when product carbon data is used for:
- Tender qualification and supplier compliance
- Customer carbon disclosure requirements
- Public sustainability reporting
- High-value B2B procurement decisions
PCF Audit Procedures May Include
- System boundary validation
- Functional unit consistency verification
- Allocation methodology assessment
- Life cycle inventory traceability testing
- Emission factor appropriateness review
- Sampling-based recalculation checks
- Independent reasonable assurance conclusion
Audit engagements provide maximum confidence in product-level carbon disclosures.
PCF Review (Limited Assurance)
A PCF Review provides a moderate level of assurance using analytical review procedures and targeted methodological validation.
This approach is suitable when:
- Organizations seek structured third-party validation before external disclosure
- Carbon data maturity is developing
- A phased assurance pathway is preferred
PCF Review Procedures May Include
- Boundary and functional unit consistency review
- Allocation approach plausibility assessment
- Analytical cross-checking of inventory data
- Targeted documentation review
- Independent limited assurance conclusion
Review engagements strengthen credibility while maintaining execution efficiency.
Audit vs Review — PCF Context
Both assurance levels enhance transparency and governance of product-level carbon disclosures. The difference lies in testing depth, documentation intensity, and confidence level.
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Engagement Process — Product Carbon Footprint
Step 1 — Scope Confirmation
- Product system boundary definition
- Functional unit confirmation
- Life cycle stage coverage
- Data sources and allocation logic
- Evidence readiness
Step 2 — Assurance Execution
Structured audit or review procedures aligned with the selected assurance level, including recalculation testing, allocation validation, and inventory verification.
Step 3 — Assurance Conclusion
- Independent PCF assurance statement
- Technical findings (if applicable)
- Methodology improvement recommendations
Why DEISO
- Industrial-sector specialization
- Advanced LCA and carbon accounting expertise
- Structured verification methodology
- Risk-aware assurance execution
- Independent, technically grounded assessment
We operate with discipline, documentation rigor, and governance sensitivity.
Request PCF Assurance Scope Assessment
If your Product Carbon Footprint study is prepared and ready for independent validation:
Submit PCF Assurance Inquiry
A structured scope discussion will determine:
- Product and boundary coverage
- Assurance level (Audit or Review)
- Engagement structure and timeline
Audit vs Review — Detailed Comparison
| Dimension | PCF Audit (Reasonable Assurance) | PCF Review (Limited Assurance) |
|---|---|---|
| Assurance Level | High | Moderate |
| Allocation Testing | Detailed allocation validation and recalculation | Plausibility and consistency review |
| Inventory Verification | Sampling-based traceability and recalculation | Analytical cross-checking |
| Methodology Review | Comprehensive boundary and functional unit validation | Consistency and completeness assessment |
| Execution Intensity | Documentation-heavy and comprehensive | Streamlined and efficient |
| Best Fit | Tender-critical, customer-required disclosures | Pre-disclosure validation or phased assurance |
| Outcome | Maximum product-level carbon credibility | Strengthened transparency and governance |
Engagement Process
Step 1 — Scope Confirmation
Define:
- Reporting boundary
- Sites and entities
- KPI universe
- Evidence readiness
Step 2 — Assurance Execution
Structured review or audit procedures aligned with the selected assurance level.
Step 3 — Assurance Conclusion
You receive:
- Independent assurance statement
- Technical findings (if any)
- Improvement recommendations
Why DEISO
- Industrial-sector specialization
- Carbon and PCF technical depth
- Structured verification methodology
- Risk-aware assurance execution
- Independent, technically grounded assessment
We operate with discipline, documentation rigor, and governance sensitivity.
Request a Scope Assessment
If your ESG or Sustainability Report is ready for independent validation:
Request a Confidential Scope Review
A structured scoping call determines:
- Assurance level required
- Estimated timeline
- Final quotation
Submit Assurance Inquiry
For Independent Technical ESG Assurance & Verification engagements, please submit a structured request to initiate a confidential scope assessment.
