PCD Compliance
PRODUCT CARBON DECLARATION
What is a Product Carbon Declaration?
A PCD is a transparent, standardised way to report the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product across its entire life cycle.
Aligned with ISO 14067, a PCD highlights carbon hotspots, supports like-for-like product comparisons, and provides manufacturers, clients, and project teams with the data needed to make informed, low-carbon decisions that drive real progress toward net-zero.
We combine expert guidance with our AI technology to produce reliable, ISO-aligned PCDs with unmatched efficiency. Our team supports you at every step, from data collection to carbon modelling, ensuring your PCD is clear and compliant.
100% guaranteed compliance
We produce your PCD quickly and accurately, fully aligned with the relevant carbon-reporting standards. Our team handles the full internal verification and publication process for you, delivering a fully validated, ready-to-use PCD you can rely on immediately.
AI-enabled platform
Enistic AI streamlines every step of producing a PCD, converting complex carbon-reporting tasks into fast, precise outputs. Our platform organises your data automatically, applies the correct calculation structure, and ensures your PCD meets all reporting expectations from the outset.
The cheapest and fastest solution
With Enistic AI handling the heavy lifting, PCD production becomes faster and far more efficient. Internal verification and platform-based publication make the process significantly quicker than external verification routes.
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Talk to our team to:
- Explore how Enistic is effectively used by companies to track, analyse, and report their carbon emissions.
- Discover seamless methods for data gathering and integrating Enistic into your team's daily workflow with minimal disruption.
- Seek custom solutions and receive tailored support.
- Explore pricing options suitable for your company and your needs.
- Explore how Enistic is effectively used by companies to track, analyse, and report their carbon emissions.
- Discover seamless methods for data gathering and integrating Enistic into your team's daily workflow with minimal disruption.
- Seek custom solutions and receive tailored support.
- Explore pricing options suitable for your company and your needs.
Why choose Enistic
We combine AI-enabled software with real expertise to help organisations cut through the complexity of carbon reporting and sustainability planning. With Enistic, you get more than just a platform, you get a partner. We’re trusted by over 300 businesses to deliver accurate data, clear insights, and tailored support that makes a real difference. Whether you’re aiming for compliance, Net Zero, or better stakeholder engagement, we’re here to help you get there without the jargon, and without the hassle.
Measure
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and are the reference point against which emission reductions can be measured.
Aims and targets
Targets allow you to judge whether the plans you made to reduce your carbon emissions are working, and whether the reductions achieved are meaningful.
Reduce
Select best carbon reduction projects for you and your business, based on your values, the cost, and likely payback time.
Track
Track your carbon emissions to reflect the changes and compare how well you are doing against the targets.
Offset
Offset schemes work by paying volunteers, companies or charities to do things which ‘negate’ your carbon emissions, for example, planting trees.
Certify
Certification is a valuable process that provides checks and balances for the sector.
PCD vs EPD – What’s the difference?
When measuring a product’s carbon impact, the right approach depends on the level of detail and verification you require. PCDs and EPDs support credible, industry-recognised carbon reporting, but serve different purposes.
PCDs report on greenhouse gas emissions, so are more cost-effective and less time consuming to produce than EPDs are. Third-party verification is also optional, making it ideal for early design stages, tender submissions, and supply-chain reporting where speed and clarity matter.
If you require a full environmental profile certified by a third-party, use an EPD. EPDs are essential for formal compliance, major project requirements, and public disclosure. Learn more about EPDs here.
If you require a rapid, reliable carbon footprint assessment, a PCD is the right tool.
If you need a complete, verified environmental declaration, choose an EPD.
Why should you get a PCD?
With rising expectations for embodied-carbon reporting, project teams are increasingly demanding clear carbon data. A PCD gives you fast, credible information so you can stay competitive, meet client needs, and demonstrate measurable carbon performance.
With a PCD, you can:
- Measure total carbon emissions quickly and cost-effectively
- Strengthen tender submissions with trusted, ISO-aligned data
- Support design and procurement decisions with clear, comparable metrics
- Improve transparency across your supply chain
- Identify carbon-reduction opportunities early in design process
- Build trust with clients by providing reliable carbon information
How can you get a PCD with Enistic?
As soon as you have collected all of your required data, we can produce a PCD for you within 24 hours and have it verified and published in under a week.
1
Upload your product data
Add your product information to the platform with step-by-step guidance from our experts.
2
Generate your LCA
Enistic AI instantly creates a complaint LCA from your uploaded data, giving you a complete carbon baseline. Our team reviews everything to ensure accuracy and alignment with your chosen standard.
3
Select your PCD Standard
Choose your relevant reporting standard (such as ISO 14067), with our experts on-hand support to help you select the right option.
4
Add additional detail
Our experts are on-hand to guide you through sourcing any additional information required.
5
Produce your PCD
Your PCD is automatically generated by Enistic AI and ready to download straight from the platform.
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Verification
Our team of experts will internally verify your PCD.
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Publication
Similarly to the verification process, we internally publish your PCD.
Frequently asked questions – PCDs
Who needs a PCD?
Manufacturers, suppliers, and anyone needing accurate product-level carbon data should consider a PCD. They’re ideal when you need quick, credible emissions reporting without the complexity of a full EPD.
What is the difference between an EPD and PCD?
PCDs measure greenhouse gas emissions, so they offer a more cost-effective route to credible carbon data. EPDs provide a complete environmental profile across multiple impact categories, making them essential for compliance, major projects, and transparent public reporting.
How long does it take to get a PCD?
We can produce your PCD within 24 hours, and if you choose verification and publication, we can finalise everything within a week.
Can I upgrade from a PCD to an EPD later?
Yes. A PCD can act as the first step toward creating a full EPD. As both assessments use lifecycle data, the information gathered for your PCD can be reused and expanded to meet EPD requirements. When you’re ready to upgrade, Enistic can build on your existing data, generate the full LCA, manage third-party verification, and produce a complete, compliant EPD.
What standards are used for PCDs?
PCDs are primarily based on ISO 14067, the international standard for calculating and reporting product carbon footprints. They may also reference ISO 14040/14044 LCA principles to ensure consistency and reliability.
Frequently asked questions - Enistic
Who are you?
We are Enistic Limited, based in Oxford, UK. We are 17 passionate people who, since 2002, have been producing carbon accounting software to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable business practices. We focus on helping larger companies comply with different sustainability reporting requirements and fight climate change. We are stable, profitable, and growing.
Most of the clients we deal with are still with us almost a decade after they started using us, so we must be doing something right!
Does your system handle Scope 3?
Yes. Enistic handles all Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 sections of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (“GHG Protocol”).
Can I generate legally compliant reports from the Enistic system?
Yes. We have produced and filed over 4,000 fully compliant legal reports. The system is tried and tested and 3 of the Big 4 accountancies have audited the reports over the past few years.
What standards does the Enistic software comply with?
The Enistic software is heavily standards based and complies with most standards that you will need in day to day use. This includes: ESRD, ISSB, IFRS S2, CSRD, ESOS, SECR, Science-Based Targets, GHG Corporate Accounting Standard, PPN 06/21, GHG Corporate Accounting Standard Including Value Chain, ISO15804, ISO1404, ISO20121, BS:EN 16274, and ISO5002.
Is the system available in languages other than English?
The Enistic software is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. If you need another language, please contact us to discuss.
How many factors are built into the system?
Enistic maintain a large database of UK and EU government approved conversion factors. There are over 40,000 factors built in, including in the software that cover fuel types, vehicle types, energy types, product composition, raw materials, and company annual emissions. Factors are updated promptly if annual updates are issued by the relevant authorities.
Are you on Social Media and/or any other channels?
Yes, we have a long running YouTube channel aimed at sustainability professionals called the Carbon College. You can also find us on LinkedIn.
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Book a demo
Talk to our team to:
- Explore how Enistic is effectively used by companies to track, analyse, and report their carbon emissions.
- Discover seamless methods for data gathering and integrating Enistic into your team's daily workflow with minimal disruption.
- Seek custom solutions and receive tailored support.
- Explore pricing options suitable for your company and your needs.
- Explore how Enistic is effectively used by companies to track, analyse, and report their carbon emissions.
- Discover seamless methods for data gathering and integrating Enistic into your team's daily workflow with minimal disruption.
- Seek custom solutions and receive tailored support.
- Explore pricing options suitable for your company and your needs.