Commentary and Discussion
Current Status of Carbon Footprint of Products in Japan
2010 Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 168-173
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2010 Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 168-173
Objective. This paper explains the current status of the Japanese carbon footprint of products, based on the framework of FY2009 pilot project sponsored by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Results and Discussion. As a result of the FY2009 pilot project, 45 of Product Category Rules（PCRs）was reviewed and released to be used for calculation of CFP, followed by 56 of companies’ CFPs verified and released. Through these processes, several issues to be treated in this pilot project have been clarified.
Conclusions. Based on the issues clarified through the FY2009 pilot project, action assignments have been listed including technical issues and operational issues, toward formal implementation of Carbon Footprint of Products.
