Nature, resources & circularity · Working

Product environmental footprint

Also called: PEF

ELI5

A method for assessing environmental impacts of a product across its life cycle.

Used in conversation

“Show where product environmental footprint happens in the operating model and who receives the handoff.”

Pitch context

You will see “Product environmental footprint” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches nature, resources & circularity.

Why it matters: In nature, resources & circularity, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.