The 4th PCF World Summit took place in Berlin, on the 20-21 of October. Over 140 international delegates and speakers were in attendance, from fields of business, government, non-government organisations and academic institutions, to continue the work in the development and understanding of Product Carbon Footprinting.

The impressions here provide a snapshot of the two days, the Low Carbon Network Dinner and include the Product Category Rules Roundtable which preceded the Summit.

Keynote addresses from UNEP and the PCF World Forum along with fourteen presentations covering a spectrum of the current issues were given on the first day with some topical insights. Updates of significant initiatives and programs from around the globe, including ISO 14067, PAS 2050, and the World Resource Institute and feedback from road testing the Scope 3 Standard and GHG Protocol Product were given.

The firsts day’s presentations provided substantial food for thought for the lively debate, between representatives from the Carbon Trust and ANEC Environment Working Group on the topic ‘Does Carbon Labelling Work?’

Daniel Goleman gave an enlightening presentation on the subject of PCF, which lead to the Open Track Sessions facilitated by some of the leading thinkers in the field, including Greg Norris from New Earth, alongside representatives from Carbon Disclosure Project, Sustainable Consumption Institute, Guardian News and Media, and Bio Intelligence amongst others.

The impressions take you through all three days, from the PCR Roundtable, the PCF World Summit and the Low Carbon Network Dinner.

Click on the image below to view video statements from many of the speakers and delegates in attendance addressing four key questions including, ‘what role can carbon footprinting play in the transition to a low carbon society?’

Visit the Webshop where you will find DVD documentation of this and all previous Summits available for order. You can also view the presentations to assist in your selection.

Learn more and find out who participated through viewing the full programme and Summit Companion.

The PCF World Forum Round Table Product Category Rules takes up the issue of international alignment and harmonisation of product category rules for product carbon footprints and environmental life-cycle assessments. As a result of the 3rd PCF World Summit in March 2010 a discussion was stimulated on how transparency and alignment can be promoted in product category rule development. The on-going discussion involves representatives from major national and international PCR programs and standards. First outcomes of this discussion will be presented at the round table and discussed with participants. Many business associations are currently developing product category rules or are planning to do so. The main aim of the round table is to collect input from business associations across sectors on the needs of businesses in PCR development and international harmonisation.

Round Table Product Category Rules
PCF World Forum, 19 October 2010, Berlin

14:00    Welcome and introduction
14:20    Issues and challenges in development and use of Product Category Rules
15:00    Proposals for fostering international alignment/ harmonisation of Product Category Rules
15:30    Gathering input from business associations/ stakeholders
19:00    Get together with PCF World Summit speakers

Major issues and challenges in PCF development will be highlighted and approaches to fostering international PCR alignment presented. Input from participating business associations will be collected to inform the development of a more concrete proposal for international PCR alignment and harmonisation. The round table closes with an informal get-together with speakers of the 4th PCF World Summit, beginning the following day.

You can register via the fax registration form. Places are limited.

For more information on the 4th PCF World Summit, taking place from 20-21 October 2010 download the full programme here.