Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

Computer 14" and iPad®Pro 12,9" backpack

  • Product analysedCA5856C2O
  • ReportACBC · April 2023
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Computer 14" and iPad®Pro 12,9" backpack
15.69 kg CO₂eqPer unit · ACBC estimate
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Context and objectives

A product's carbon footprint is the total of the greenhouse gas emissions caused, directly or indirectly, over its whole life cycle: from the extraction of raw materials through manufacturing, transportation and packaging to its end of life. The analysis shows which stages and components weigh the most.

Piquadro commissioned the analysis from ACBC Srl (ACBC Sustainability Services). The 2023 report is based on literature data and proxy estimates.

System boundaries

  • Raw materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Packaging
  • End of life
  • Use phase excluded
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CO₂ summary

Estimated greenhouse gas emissions for one unit of the product, in kg of CO₂ equivalent.

15.69 kg CO₂eqTotal stated in the report

The report says to consider a 15% deviation of the final value to cover technical gaps in the data. The report shows the breakdown by stage only as a chart, without values.

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Product benchmark

Reference values that ACBC compares the product with in the report, in kg of CO₂ equivalent.

  • Large leather bag
    47.60 kg CO₂eq
  • Leather bag
    29.80 kg CO₂eq
  • Synthetic bag
    23.90 kg CO₂eq
  • This model (CA5856C2O)
    15.69 kg CO₂eq
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Where the impact comes from

The parts and materials of the product that contribute most to its footprint.

The 3 most impactful materials

  • 58%
    Polyester
  • 12%
    Aluminium
  • 7%
    Rubber

Materials shown in the product infographic

  • Polyester
  • Recycled nylon
  • Recycled polyester
  • Aluminium
  • Rubber
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Assessment methodology

How ACBC calculated the figure, with the conditions stated for this model.

The assessment is based on

  • Internationally recognised standards: the report shows the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance
  • Secondary data from scientific life cycle assessment databases (ecoinvent)
  • ACBC's primary data

Analysis conditions

  • The impact arising from raw materials also includes materials loss rate. These values have been sourced from secondary data
  • Airfreight and Road transport were the transport modes accounted for in the inbound logistics phase
  • The impact attached to packaging does not include secondary packaging
  • The impact attached to manufacturing is based on the approximate energy consumption per bag
  • Ocean freight and Road Transport were the transport modes accounted for in the outbound logistics phase

Product Carbon Footprint methodology

  • System boundaries: from raw materials to the end of life of the product, excluding the use phase.
  • Data collection: product composition, suppliers and origin of materials.
  • Component weighing: with Driwei and Bil2b Bombelli scales.
  • Emission factors: derived from the composition of the components; where the literature does not cover a process, ACBC develops an internal estimation method.
  • CO₂ impact calculation: including production waste; secondary data fill the gaps where direct data are missing.
  • Results documentation: in an official report.

Focus on data collection

  • ACBC aims at the highest possible data quality.
  • It uses primary data when available, collected directly with the parties involved.
  • It supports companies in collecting, documenting and comparing data.
  • It reduces data gaps as far as possible.
  • For unavoidable data gaps it suggests accounting for a 15% deviation of the PCF, so that the offset fully covers the emissions.
Download the PDF reportAll assessed modelsSource: Product Carbon Footprint report by ACBC Srl for Piquadro, April 2023. The PDF is the reference document.