PWC Independently Reviewed Carbonfact's Methodology for ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 Compliance

As an environmental data platform for the apparel and footwear industry, Carbonfact’s mission is to help brands measure and reduce the environmental impact of their products at scale. A key part of this mission is ensuring that our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is scientifically robust, transparent, and aligned with international standards.

We are excited to share that PwC has independently reviewed the Carbonfact LCA methodology and confirmed its compliance with the ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 standards. This verification was conducted through a limited assurance engagement in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 (Revised).

What Are ISO 14040 and ISO 14044?

ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 define internationally recognized standards for conducting LCA studies. These standards outline the principles, framework, requirements, and guidelines for evaluating the environmental impacts of products across their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life.

Carbonfact’s LCA method is built upon these standards, ensuring a structured and scientifically grounded approach to impact modeling. This includes guidance on goal definition, system boundaries, data quality, allocation procedures, and interpretation of results.

What It Means for Our Clients

This independent review gives Carbonfact clients added confidence that our methodology is:

• Scientifically rigorous and aligned with global best practices
  
  
• Transparent and verifiable, as validated by a trusted third party
  
  
• Future-proof, we’re currently rolling out new features aligned with the final version of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for Apparel and Footwear (PEFCR A&F v3.1, May 2025)

Carbonfact’s Head of Science, Dr. Laurent Vandepaer, PhD, shares: 

“This independent review comes at a pivotal time, as the EU finalizes a unified framework for measuring environmental impacts through the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the fashion industry, making alignment with robust, consistent standards more important than ever. At Carbonfact, we’re committed to reflecting the latest scientific and regulatory developments in our platform, and we’ve already integrated key elements of the final PEFCR version. This verification reinforces our goal of helping brands navigate complex requirements and make credible, data-driven decarbonization decisions.”