Raw material extraction

Considers the emissions that the product emits

based upon the extraction of all materials used in

the product. Mainly where and how the material

was extracted.

Manufacturing

Considers the emissions that the product emits

relating to taking the extracted materials and

transforming them into usable, semi-finished, and

finished products.

Packaging and Transportation

Considers the emissions the product emits related

to the amount of packaging material used in all

stages of the product’s life cycle. Furthermore,

it considers all transportation, inbound and outbound,

including larger components shipment between

suppliers and the carrier to our facilities from suppliers.

Use phase

Considers the emissions the product emits in the

period from when the customer buys the product,

takes it home, uses it, and perhaps extend the

product’s life cycle by reusing or refurbishing it.

End-of-life

Considers where the materials end after the use

phase of a product: landfill, recycling, incineration.

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