Plastic Material Carbon Footprint Assessment (Aligned with ISO 14067 Methodology)

What does “ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment” mean?

An ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment refers to the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions at the product level, conducted in accordance with the international standard ISO 14067.

ISO 14067 defines how a product’s carbon footprint should be calculated, documented, and communicated across its life cycle. It is a methodology, not a material type.

For plastic materials, this assessment enables organizations to understand the carbon emissions associated with material sourcing, processing, manufacturing, and logistics using a consistent and transparent approach.

Why ISO 14067 matters for plastic materials

As ESG expectations, supply-chain disclosures, and regulatory requirements increase globally, recycled content alone is no longer sufficient to demonstrate environmental performance.

ISO 14067 provides:

• A standardized and comparable approach to product carbon footprint quantification

• Clear system boundaries and calculation principles

• Greater credibility and transparency for sustainability and ESG reporting

This allows companies to communicate carbon performance using data rather than claims.

Supporting ESG and Scope 3 emissions management

Plastic materials are typically classified under Scope 3, Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services).

By applying an ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment, companies can:

• Identify carbon emission sources at the material level

• Improve consistency in ESG and sustainability reporting

• Strengthen internal carbon management and supplier evaluation

• Support data-driven low-carbon material selection

Why recycled plastics benefit from ISO 14067 assessment

The carbon performance of recycled plastics varies significantly depending on:

• Recycling feedstock sources

• Process efficiency

• Energy mix and manufacturing conditions

ISO 14067 allows organizations to quantify actual carbon reduction outcomes, rather than relying solely on recycled content percentages, making sustainability decisions more scientifically grounded and credible.

How TYC supports ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment

TYC integrates ISO 14067 principles into the development and management of plastic materials by establishing material-level carbon footprint data frameworks.

This approach supports clients in:

• Material selection and low-carbon strategy development

• ESG communication and reporting

• Supply-chain carbon transparency and evaluation

ISO 14067 is applied as a carbon footprint methodology, enabling informed and verifiable sustainability decisions.

Important clarification

An ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment does not automatically indicate carbon neutrality.
Its purpose is to quantify and disclose emissions transparently, providing a foundation for future carbon reduction planning and sustainability strategies.

Typical application scenarios

• ESG and sustainability reporting

• International brand supply-chain collaboration

• Low-carbon product and packaging development

• Sustainable procurement and material substitution assessments

Turning carbon data into actionable sustainability decisions

If you are evaluating plastic materials, recycled content, or supply-chain carbon management approaches, TYC can support the practical application of ISO 14067–aligned carbon footprint assessment for material-level decision-making, ESG reporting, and Scope 3 management.

Contact us to learn more about our methodology, data framework, and collaboration models.