Carbon Footprint of Products and Labelling
Carbon Footprint of Products and Labelling
Carbon Footprint of Products and Labelling
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<strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Products</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Labelling</strong>:Development in Thail<strong>and</strong>9 Oct 09Pongvipa LohsomboonThail<strong>and</strong> Greenhouse Gas Management Organization
Thail<strong>and</strong> Greenhouse Gas ManagementOrganization (Public Organization) Thai Designated National Authority(DNA) under Kyoto Protocol TGO Objectives <strong>and</strong> Duties Issuance <strong>of</strong> LoA National GHG Information Center Promotion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Carbon</strong> Market Capacity Building Public Relations <strong>and</strong> SupportingActivities related to Climate Change
What is a <strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong>? Total set <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions causeddirectly <strong>and</strong> indirectly by an individual, organization,event or product. For simplicity <strong>of</strong> reporting, it is <strong>of</strong>ten expressed interms <strong>of</strong> the amount <strong>of</strong> carbon dioxide, or itsequivalent <strong>of</strong> other GHGs, emitted (kgCO2e).3
<strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong> Product (CFP) Takes into account the quantity <strong>of</strong>greenhouse gas emissions from eachproduction unit for the whole life cycle(cradle to grave) <strong>of</strong> a particularproduct. Calculates the carbon dioxideequivalent <strong>of</strong> the emissions issuingfrom the extraction <strong>of</strong> raw materials,transportation <strong>and</strong> parts for assemblyall the way to waste management forend <strong>of</strong> product life.4
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)5
Benefits <strong>of</strong> a CFPFor consumers: They may use this information as one <strong>of</strong> the decision making toolswhen purchasing products. They can decide to be part <strong>of</strong> the reduction <strong>of</strong> GHG emissions directly,thus taking part in tackling the issue <strong>of</strong> climate change more easily.For manufacturers: Manufacturers can have a clear picture on their product’s GHG lifecycle, as well as planning GHG reductions in each life stage in aneffective manner. Manufacturers can use this as a marketing tool to demonstratecommitment to reduce GHG emissions.7
CFP from other countriesFranceCanadaKoreaU.K.Swiss Sweden Japan8
CFP Methodology St<strong>and</strong>ards Bilan <strong>Carbon</strong>e (<strong>Carbon</strong> Balance) (France, 2004) PAS 2050: 2008 (Specification for the assessment <strong>of</strong>the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions <strong>of</strong> goods <strong>and</strong>services (U.K., 2008) Technical Specification: General principles for theassessment <strong>and</strong> labelling <strong>of</strong> <strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Products</strong> (Japan, 2009) ISO/WD 14067: <strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Products</strong> (Part I:Quantification; Part II: Communication) (tentative2011)9
Pilot Projects by <strong>Carbon</strong> Trust, U.K. “<strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction <strong>Labelling</strong> Scheme” since 2007 by <strong>Carbon</strong> Trust withpilot companies: Walkers, Boots, Innocent10
Example: CFP <strong>of</strong> Continental Clothing (1)11
Example: CFP <strong>of</strong> Continental Clothing (2)12
CFP Pilot Project, Japan13
Cool Label (CFP Korea)(Jan 2009)10 pilot products, July 2008 14
CFP Project in Thail<strong>and</strong>15 With help from National Metal <strong>and</strong> MaterialsTechnology Center (MTEC) <strong>and</strong> LCA experts fromuniversities Started in February 09 MoU signed between TGO <strong>and</strong> MTEC on 13 Feb 09 Technical committee established (24 March 09) <strong>and</strong>meets every month Launching ceremony for the carbon footprint projecton 8 April at Novotel
TGO’s CFP Logo conveys emission <strong>of</strong> GHGrepresented by CO 2 , in whichO represents Thail<strong>and</strong> as part<strong>of</strong> the whole world Numbers indicate the carbonfootprint <strong>of</strong> the product The arrow represents totalemission <strong>of</strong> GHG
Progress Pilot project: 25 producers (25 products) applied tothe first commitment period which takes place fromApril 2009 to October 2009. Training course was provided for 90 representatives<strong>of</strong> pilot factories (12-13 May 09): learn about datacollection <strong>and</strong> calculation <strong>of</strong> the carbon footprint The methodologies are expected to be completedby November 2009 <strong>and</strong> the first certification shallbe made by December 2009.
25 Pilot FactoriesCompanies <strong>Products</strong> Companies <strong>Products</strong>Thong Thai Textile Co.,Ltd.100% cotton T-shirt Thai Union ManufacturingCo., LtdGreen curry with Tuna incanThaiNamthip Limited Coca-Cola (325 cc. in can) SCG Paper PLC Corrugated packagingmade <strong>of</strong> recycled contentBangkok CanThe TULC cansAdvance Agro PLC Paper A4Manufacturing Co., Ltd (for s<strong>of</strong>t drink)Thai Ceramic Co., Ltd. Ceramic Tiles Siam Recondition Industry PhotocopierCo., LtdC.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. Jasmine rice 100% Thai Hybrid Co., Ltd. Fibre-Resin mixed plastic(Br<strong>and</strong> RU)Asia Fiber Public Co., Ltd(AFC)Nylon Textured Yarn Cho Heng Rice VermicelliFactory Co.,Ltd.Rice Four, Sticky RiceFourCPF Co., Ltd. Teriyaki Chicken Otani Tire Co.,Ltd Vehicle TireCharoen Pokph<strong>and</strong> FoodsPLCInternational Pet FoodCo.,LtdPresident Rice <strong>Products</strong>PLCTipco Foods (Thail<strong>and</strong>)PLCBangsue Chia MengRicemill Co., Ltd.Carpets International(Thail<strong>and</strong>) PLCfresh chicken meat Bitwise (Thail<strong>and</strong>) Co., Ltd Air ConditionerMeat Stick Eastern Polypack Co., Ltd. Cup 16 02 PPMama Instant Rice noodle Thai Airways International Passenger mealClear SoupPLCPineapple juice from SIG Combibloc Ltd. Food-graded PackagingconcentrateJasmine rice 100% Betagro PLCChicken Food(plant's season starts)Axminster Carpet 18
Development <strong>of</strong> Thai CFP Methodology19 ISO 14040 <strong>and</strong> 14044: Life Cycle Assessment ISO/WD 14067: <strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Products</strong>(Part I: Quantification; Part II: Communication)(tentative 2011) PAS 2050: 2008 (Specification for the assessment<strong>of</strong> the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions <strong>of</strong> goods<strong>and</strong> services (U.K., 2008) Technical Specification: General principles for theassessment <strong>and</strong> labelling <strong>of</strong> <strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Products</strong> (Japan, 2009)
Application Fee Each product is charged 50,000 THB as aregistration <strong>and</strong> administrative cost, with anadditional fee <strong>of</strong> 500 THB for the application form. The certified product shall be eligible to use the The certified product shall be eligible to use thelogo for 2 years.
<strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction Label Project TGO in collaboration with Thail<strong>and</strong>Environment Institute (TEI) hasestablished the “<strong>Carbon</strong> ReductionLabel” scheme. The products are certified as producinglower carbon emissions from theproduction process. By having this label,it demonstrates that services ormanufacturing <strong>of</strong> product lead toreduction <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gas (GHG)emission.
Benefits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction LabelFor consumers:They can decide to be a part <strong>of</strong> the reduction <strong>of</strong> GHGemission directly. Their choice <strong>of</strong> consumption can influencemanufacturers/service providers to reduce energy use <strong>and</strong>consequently carbon reduction.For manufacturers:Manufacturers can demonstrate their commitment to reducecarbon emissions <strong>of</strong> their products. Manufacturing costs c<strong>and</strong>ecrease through more energy efficient processes such aswaste minimization, renewable energy use <strong>and</strong> reduction <strong>of</strong>fossil fuel consumption.
Criteria to obtain the CR Label (1) To acquire a <strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction Label for a product,it is necessary that its production meet the labelingcriteria <strong>of</strong> good manufacturing practice as follows: 1) Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from themanufacturing process shall be reduced by at least 10per cent in the most recent year compared to itsbaseline emissions levels in the year 2002. The focus ison the reduction <strong>of</strong> electricity use, fossil fuel use, <strong>and</strong>waste.
Criteria to obtain the CR Label (2) Or2. Criteria for power consumption, fossil fuelconsumption, <strong>and</strong> waste management: Electricity supplied to manufacture the product shall begenerated on-site from biomass residue or industrial waste.Consumption <strong>of</strong> grid electricity or power purchased from anexternal supplier shall not exceed 5% <strong>of</strong> the total electricityrequirement. No fossil fuels shall be consumed during the manufacturingprocess <strong>of</strong> that product except for boiler or gas enginestart-up <strong>and</strong> transport within the manufacturing facility.
Criteria to obtain the CR Label (3) Or3. The product has been manufactured from state-<strong>of</strong>the-artenergy efficient technology compared toothers in the same industry. Detailed technicalspecifications shall be investigated by the <strong>Carbon</strong>Reduction Label Promotion Committee on a case-bycasebasis.
Approval ProcedurePrepare the documentsSubmit applicationScreen <strong>and</strong> analyze documents associated with theapplication, including on-site visitSubmit documents to the technical committee onregistration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction LabelSubmit documents to the <strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction Labelpromotion committeeRejectApproveInform the results <strong>of</strong>the approvalInform the result <strong>and</strong> issuethe certificate <strong>of</strong> labelregistration
Application Fee After receiving complete documents containingaccurate <strong>and</strong> consistent information, approximately2 months are needed to approve <strong>and</strong> award a<strong>Carbon</strong> Reduction Label. An amount <strong>of</strong> 100,000 THB shall be incurred as anapplication <strong>and</strong> monitoring fee for certification <strong>of</strong>the label. The label’s right lasts 3 years, in which updateddocuments shall be required after this period inorder to continue using the label.
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