Leather - Environmental footprint - Product Category Rules (PCR) - Carbon footprints

This European Standard provides a system for calculation of the carbon footprint of leather as defined in EN 15987 and sold in the semi-processed state or ready to be shipped for use in consumer articles manufacturing processes.

Leder - Ökologischer Fußabdruck - Produktkategorieregeln (PCR) - CO2 Fußabdrücke

Diese Europäische Norm liefert ein System zur Berechnung des CO2 Fußabdruckes (Product Carbon Footprint, PCF) von Leder nach der Definition in EN 15987, das als Halbfertigerzeugnis oder versandfertig zur Verwendung in den Fertigungsprozessen für Erzeugnisse für Verbraucher vertrieben wird.

Cuir - Empreinte écologique - Règles spécifiques des catégories de produits (RCP) - Empreintes carbone

La présente Norme européenne fournit un système pour le calcul de l’empreinte carbone du cuir, comme défini dans l’EN 15987, vendu à l’état semi-transformé ou prêt à être expédié en vue de son utilisation dans des processus de fabrication d’articles de consommation.

Usnje - Okoljski odtis - Pravila za kategorije proizvodov (PCR) - Ogljikove stopinje

Področje uporabe tega standarda zajema izračun ogljičnega odtisa (PCF) usnjenih proizvodov, kot je določeno v standardu EN 15987 in se prodajajo v polobdelanem stanju ali so pripravljeni na odpremo za uporabo v procesih proizvodnje potrošniških izdelkov.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
29-Sep-2015
Publication Date
19-Apr-2017
ICS
13.020.60 - Product life-cycles
 
59.140.30 - Leather and furs
Technical Committee
IUSN - Leather
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
13-Apr-2017
Due Date
18-Jun-2017
Completion Date
20-Apr-2017
Ref Project
EN 16887:2017 - Leather - Environmental footprint - Product Category Rules (PCR) - Carbon footprints

Overview

EN 16887:2017 - produced by CEN - defines Product Category Rules (PCR) for calculating the carbon footprint of leather. It provides a standardized system to quantify greenhouse gas emissions for leather (as defined in EN 15987) sold in semi‑processed form or ready to be shipped for manufacture into consumer articles. The standard supports transparent, comparable Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) studies and aligns with Type III environmental declaration principles.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope and product definition: Applies to all kinds of leather from animals bred primarily for other purposes (e.g., meat, milk). Covers semi‑processed and finished leather used in manufacturing.
  • Functional unit and bill of materials: Requires clear specification of the functional unit and detailed reporting of material inputs and quantities.
  • System boundaries: Specifies upstream, core (product system) and downstream processes to be included - including split leather processes and transportation requirements.
  • Data quality and data types: Distinguishes site‑specific data, primary data and secondary data; sets expectations for measurement and data source transparency.
  • Allocation rules: Defines how to allocate emissions between products, co‑products and by‑products (including waste and recovery scenarios).
  • Modules and time/geography: Details core, upstream and downstream modules with geographic and temporal boundaries and interfaces to other life cycle inventories.
  • Reporting and declaration: Specifies information to include in a leather PCF (company identification, site(s), process phases, optional environmental management info).
  • Annexes: Includes guidance on chemicals, CPC codes and waste/by‑product treatment formulas relevant to leather life cycles.

Practical applications

  • Create standardized, comparable Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) for leather used in footwear, garments, upholstery and accessories.
  • Support LCA practitioners and sustainability teams in producing credible environmental declarations and meeting procurement or regulatory requirements.
  • Enable tanneries and leather manufacturers to benchmark process emissions, prioritize emission‑reduction actions and document improvements for customers and labels.
  • Inform brand sustainability reporting, eco‑design, supplier assessments and communications consistent with EN ISO 14025 and CEN ISO/TS 14067.

Who should use it

  • Tanneries and leather processors
  • Product sustainability managers and LCA consultants
  • Environmental compliance and procurement teams
  • Brands and manufacturers specifying leather inputs
  • Third‑party verifiers and ecolabel bodies

Related standards

  • EN 15987 (leather terminology and definitions)
  • CEN ISO/TS 14067 (carbon footprint of products)
  • EN ISO 14025 / EN ISO 14021 (environmental declarations and claims)

EN 16887:2017 helps ensure leather carbon footprint calculations are robust, comparable and suitable for transparent environmental communication across the supply chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 16887:2017 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Leather - Environmental footprint - Product Category Rules (PCR) - Carbon footprints". This standard covers: This European Standard provides a system for calculation of the carbon footprint of leather as defined in EN 15987 and sold in the semi-processed state or ready to be shipped for use in consumer articles manufacturing processes.

This European Standard provides a system for calculation of the carbon footprint of leather as defined in EN 15987 and sold in the semi-processed state or ready to be shipped for use in consumer articles manufacturing processes.

SIST EN 16887:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.020.60 - Product life-cycles; 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Usnje - Okoljski odtis - Pravila za kategorije proizvodov (PCR) - Ogljikove stopinjeLeder - Ökologischer Fußabdruck - Produktkategorieregeln (PCR) - CO2 FußabdrückeCuir - Empreinte écologique - Règles spécifiques des catégories de produits (RCP) - Empreintes carboneLeather - Environmental footprint - Product Category Rules (PCR) - Carbon footprints59.140.30Usnje in krznoLeather and furs13.020.60Življenjski ciklusi izdelkovProduct life-cyclesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16887:2017SIST EN 16887:2017en,fr,de01-junij-2017SIST EN 16887:2017SLOVENSKI
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environmental footprint studies of these products of a same category 3.8 semi-processed leather intermediates of leather production, like wet blue, wet-white, crust, pickled pelt, etc 3.9 upstream process process occurring along the supply chain of purchased goods/services prior to entering the core process 3.10 product system (core process) collection of unit processes with elementary and product flows, performing one or more defined functions, and which models the life cycle of a product [SOURCE: EN ISO 14040:2006, 3.28] 3.11 downstream process process occurring along a product supply chain after entering the core process SIST EN 16887:2017
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