GHG accounting and PCF
Product and process Carbon clarity
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting forms the backbone of any credible climate action plan. It is the essential first step in understanding your organization’s environmental impact. At SAGE Sustainability, we provide technical expertise in GHG Accounting and PCF to drive informed decisions. Our team helps you build the foundation for net-zero strategies and climate disclosures. Accurate emissions data is now a core business need for regulatory compliance. We help you meet investor expectations and strengthen your brand positioning.
We calculate your emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories using globally recognized protocols. Our specialized GHG Accounting and PCF services ensure you collect reliable activity data. We apply appropriate emission factors and address complex data gaps efficiently. This process creates systems that are audit-ready and future-proof. We align your inventory with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 standards. This rigor ensures your data is suitable for frameworks like CDP, SBTi, and BRSR.
For businesses seeking deeper insights, we also calculate Product Carbon Footprints. This level of detail attributes emissions to a per-unit basis. Our GHG Accounting and PCF assessments enable better product design and differentiation. This is especially valuable in manufacturing, textiles, and consumer goods sectors. We help you use carbon numbers to chart a clear path toward decarbonization. Strategic insights allow you to lead with transparency and gain a competitive edge. Ultimately, professional GHG Accounting and PCF empowers you to meet evolving market expectations with confidence.
FAQ's
What is the difference between GHG accounting and PCF?
GHG accounting captures organisational emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3), while PCF refers to emissions associated with a single unit of product, from raw materials to delivery or disposal.
Which standards do you follow for GHG accounting?
We align with the GHG Protocol (Corporate, Scope 3, and Product Standards), ISO 14064, and industry-specific methodologies such as PACT, SBTi, and BRSR.
Why should we calculate Scope 3 emissions?
Scope 3 includes upstream and downstream emissions often representing over 70% of your total footprint. Understanding these is key to supply chain engagement and credible targets.
Is PCF needed only for exports?
No. PCF is now increasingly sought even in domestic procurement, especially in sectors such as auto, FMCG, textiles, and construction.
Can this link to net-zero planning or SBTi?
Absolutely. Our carbon accounting is designed to form the foundation for target-setting, mitigation planning, and SBTi alignment.
What we offer
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventory development
PCF modelling for select products or categories
Activity-based and spend-based data frameworks
Emission factor mapping and primary data protocols
Supplier data engagement templates
Tools and dashboards for internal tracking
Reporting-ready outputs for CDP, BRSR, SBTi, and internal dashboards
Our collaborative process:
Boundary setting and methodology selection
Define organisational and operational boundaries, set base year, and align on methods (location vs market-based, WTT vs WTD, cradle-to-gate, etc.).
Data collection and normalisation
Structure data collection templates across energy, logistics, procurement, travel, water, and waste; engage teams across sites.
Emission factor assignment and calculations
Use region-appropriate and credible databases (IPCC, DEFRA, CEA, etc.) and allocate emissions accurately.
Validation and hotspot analysis
Identify carbon hotspots and validate with operational teams; link findings with operational realities.
Disclosures and decision support
Prepare clean emissions files, narratives for reports, and decision memos for leadership or board-level discussions.
Outcomes you can expect:
Organisation-wide emissions inventory
Develop a credible Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG baseline aligned with international protocols.
Product-level emissions data
Calculate PCF for individual products to support eco-labelling, pricing, and market access.
Framework-aligned reporting
Ensure your disclosures meet the expectations of CDP, BRSR, SBTi, and client supply chains.
Actionable emissions insights
Identify hotspots and reduction opportunities across operations and value chains.
Internal capacity building
Equip teams with tools and templates for repeatable and transparent emissions tracking.
Where are you on your GHG accounting and PCF journey?
Whether you are just beginning to measure Scope 1 and 2 or preparing for SBTi validation, we help you build confidence and clarity around your carbon numbers, grounding action in real data.
Our approach
We marry emissions expertise with business sensibility. Our work is rigorous, audit-ready, and customised to your operations not generic calculators.
Why Choose SAGE for your GHG accounting and PCF?
We have supported carbon accounting across manufacturing, energy, real estate, and services always with a view to translating data into action. Our clients trust us to get the numbers right and make them matter.
