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Are there guidelines for what is required for a PCF methodolgy report?

If you have already calculated PCFs and are looking to upload them, here is the recommended content for what to include your attached Methodology Report:
  1. Product & Scope
    • Clear product description and specification
    • System boundaries description
    • Description of Life cycle stages included
    • Any exclusions clearly stated
  2. Carbon Accounting
    • GWP100 values broken down by life cycle stage
    • Clear handling of biogenic carbon (if applicable)
    • Standard followed (IS)14044, ISO 14067, GHGP etc)
  3. Data Quality
    • Primary data sources and collection year
    • Background data sources and databases used
    • Geographic scope of data
    • Technology coverage
    • Data completeness and gaps
  4. Methodological Details
    • Functional/declared unit definition
    • Allocation methods used
    • Cut-off criteria
    • Calculation approach
    • Uncertainty discussions
  5. Verification
    • Third-party verification status
    • PCR reference (if applicable)
    • Study period and validity dates
    • Report author and verifier details
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