What is the carbon footprint?

The carbon footprint is a measure of the impact of a product on climate change. It is calculated by measuring the greenhouse gases (methane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc.) emitted during the various stages of the life cycle of the product. To make this footprint easy to read, the gases and their impact are converted into kg equivalents. This is why we speak of kg of CO2e, where “e” stands for “equivalent”. FITT doesn’t just calculate the impact of its products: it also makes the information readily available, so that the customer can make a responsible choice. See below how.

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The LCA calculation is the basis of the ECO-DESIGN principles that FITT adopts and implements during the entire life cycle of the product: from design to production, from distribution to recycling or disposal. FITT certifies its carbon footprint according to ISO14067 – systematic approach, validated by an accredited independent certification body: TÜV Italia. In line with its “The Responsible Flow 2030” strategy, FITT is committed to measuring and certifying the carbon footprint of all its products.

How to assess the carbon footprint of your product?

Now that we understand what is the carbon footprint, it can be useful to have some ways to compare. Here are some examples of comparisons with car journeys:

1 kg CO2e is on average equal to a 3km recorridos de media con coche EURO 5
10 kg CO2e is on average equal to a 30km journey with a EURO 5 car
50 kg CO2e is on average equal to a 150km journey with a EURO 5 car
100 kg CO2e is on average equal to a 300km journey with a EURO 5 car
500 kg CO2e is on average equal to a 1500km journey with a EURO 5 car

Source: Ecoinvent 3.9

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