How can we provide consumers with information on the carbon footprint of the life cycle of products?

BACKGROUND

To ensure we can achieve a net zero future, consumers can contribute by purchasing products which are manufactured and transported sustainably. While there currently exist labels and certificates that define how sustainable a product is, they often only account for the embodied carbon and not the entire product life cycle.

By providing end consumers with life cycle carbon footprint information, they can make a more informed decision in their purchase, therefore driving the transition to a greener society and supporting the decarbonization of the transportation industry - which currently accounts for 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Data range: from major transportation modes (primarily sea, land) and logistic sites
• Data quality: based on primary data sources (minimize use of default industry average data
• Data granularity: able to reach container shipment level or even SKU level
• Data reporting: able to provide comprehensive data visualization for analysis and assurance purposes
• Data methodology: able to comply with global standards of end-to-end supply chain emissions calculation

DESIRED OUTCOME

A digital solution capable of tracking and measuring emissions across end-to-end supply chain and reporting for assurance purposes

Contact / source: EnterpriseSG Trade and Connectivity - Trade and Connectivity Challenge – 4th Edition (innovation-challenge.sg)