The PCF Builder is designed to assist suppliers in calculating and managing the carbon footprints of their products. This tool supports companies in their product decarbonization efforts by providing accurate and actionable data on product emissions.

Yes, product information can be edited post-creation, though certain fields, such as the Product ID, are locked to ensure data integrity. If changes are made to product data, associated PCFs will automatically update to reflect these changes.

The Product ID cannot be edited once it is created. If a typo occurs, users must create a new product entry with the correct ID and re-enter the necessary information.

Emission factors can be either custom - entered using primary data from suppliers or selected from a secondary source database, like Ecoinvent. This flexibility allows users to choose the most accurate and relevant data for their materials.

The CPC code is optional in the PCF Builder and will remain so in future updates. While it can be useful for categorization and reporting, it is not required for creating a PCF.

If a specific material or its emission factor is not available, users can select a proxy emission factor for a similar material. This ensures that PCF calculations can still proceed even when specific data is unavailable.

Yes, users can import Product and Material lists directly into the platform.

The emission factor databases are periodically updated to include the latest data. The frequency of updates depends on the data source, with some updates occurring annually or biannually.

Yes, you can build PCFs before you've done Facility measurements, as PCF is a separate module from facility-level measurements. However, if a customer requests Facility level measurements and PCFs, some users may find it simpler to do the facility measurements first, as they can provide useful data and context that could streamline the PCF development process.

The time to build a PCF depends on several factors:

- Data availability: Suppliers may need time to gather facility or product data, depending on internal systems and access to primary data.

- Emission factor access: Suppliers might use in-platform tools or external databases to find appropriate emission factors.

- Supplier experience: Less experienced suppliers may need to upskill, which could add time.

- Request complexity: A weighted average PCF for a category may take longer than for a single SKU, and products with more input materials generally require more time.

- Methodology: Certain standards may require more detailed input, increasing the time needed.

If you have the data ready, it could take approximately 60 minutes to complete the PCF, including input, review, and finalization.