BS ISO 16759:2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles for carbon footprint quantification
5 Methodology
6 Reporting
7 Communication requirements
Annex A (informative) - General requirements and guidelines
        for CFP communication options - Greenhouse gases
Annex B (informative) - Inventory analysis of input criteria
        used to define the product profile
Annex C (informative) - Operations and materials in processes
        and data collection items within the system boundary
Annex D (informative) - Intergraf recommendations on CO[2]
        emissions calculation in the printing industry
Annex E (normative) - Guidelines for comparisons of the carbon
        footprints of print media
Annex F (informative) - Calculation samples by Europe,
        Germany and Thailand
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for quantifying the carbon footprint of those processes, materials and technologies required to produce print media products using any form of printing technology and that are within the user's knowledge and control.

This International Standard specifies the requirements for quantifying the carbon footprint of those processes, materials and technologies required to produce print media products using any form of printing technology and that are within the user’s knowledge and control. It is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, using defined system boundaries and a specified functional unit as the basis for complete or partial carbon footprinting studies. This data can be referenced throughout supply chains for individual print media products.

Together with ISO14020 and other ISO standards, this International Standard defines standards of completeness to be followed when communicating the results of a carbon footprint study for print media products to business and consumers.

This International Standard provides a framework for carbon calculators that organisations can follow, and that can be used as the structure for market or sector-specific carbon footprinting tools. Studies and tools constructed within this framework methodology provide carbon footprint quantifications of print media products that can be validated and verified.