{"id":14815,"date":"2026-04-03T10:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/?page_id=14815"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:10:45","slug":"faq-for-industry-organisations-pefcr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/nl\/services\/product-footprint\/product-environmental-footprint\/faq-for-industry-organisations-pefcr\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ for Industry Organisations: Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705304892719{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Headers2023_flower2.jpg?id=10529) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.1&#8243;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a0d0c{color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;font-weight:700;}.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a0d0c:hover{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_69f9cff4a0d0c\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">FAQ for Industry Organisations: Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR)<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row column_spacing=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-breadcrumbs.vcex_69f9cff4a1e9d{text-align:start;color:#c8c8c8;font-size:14px;}<\/style><nav class=\"vcex-breadcrumbs vcex-breadcrumbs--links-inherit-color vcex-breadcrumbs--custom-color vcex_69f9cff4a1e9d\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/nl\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In this FAQ, we will discuss what a PEFCR contains, how to develop one, and the benefits a PEFCR can bring to industry members.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a553f{font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a553f .vcex-heading-icon{color:var(--wpex-accent-alt);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_69f9cff4a553f\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-icon vcex-heading-icon-left vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M320 464c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V160H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V48H64c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16V448c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H320zM0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0H229.5c17 0 33.3 6.7 45.3 18.7l90.5 90.5c12 12 18.7 28.3 18.7 45.3V448c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Background<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle-group vcex-toggle-group--w-borders vcex-module wpex-mx-auto\" data-vcex-accordion=\"1\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-a-pefcr\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is a PEFCR?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>A Product Environmental Footprint Category Rule (PEFCR) is a sector-specific \u201crulebook\u201d that explains exactly how to calculate the environmental footprint of products within a defined product group. It is\u00a0 based on the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) <a href=\"https:\/\/green-forum.ec.europa.eu\/green-business\/environmental-footprint-methods\/pef-method_en\">method<\/a> and translates that general method into practical, comparable rules for your sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-does-a-pefcr-contain\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-does-a-pefcr-contain\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What does a PEFCR contain?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-does-a-pefcr-contain\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>A PEFCR provides key methodological choices to be employed when conducting a PEF study. This ensures every company in the sector conducts their study in the same way. Typically, it defines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A benchmark\/representative product used for industry-level comparison<\/li>\n<li>The functional unit (what you compare products on)<\/li>\n<li>System boundaries and life-cycle stages to include<\/li>\n<li>Primary data and parameters to collect<\/li>\n<li>Approved datasets and modelling requirements<\/li>\n<li>Standard use-phase scenarios<\/li>\n<li>End-of-life and waste modelling rules<\/li>\n<li>Required impact assessment models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-benefits-does-a-pefcr-bring-to-your-members\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-benefits-does-a-pefcr-bring-to-your-members\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What benefits does a PEFCR bring to your members?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-benefits-does-a-pefcr-bring-to-your-members\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>For members, a PEFCR provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fair comparability:<\/strong> everyone measures with the same assumptions making comparisons credible across the market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower study cost and time:<\/strong> predefined rules reduce time spent on each study.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear study pathway:<\/strong> members know what to prepare for in data systems, supplier engagement, and\/or product design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direction for innovation and investment:<\/strong> impact hotspots become visible and consistent, providing clear guidance for R&amp;D and helping direct investment toward impact reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a8700{font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4a8700 .vcex-heading-icon{color:var(--wpex-accent-alt);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_69f9cff4a8700\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-icon vcex-heading-icon-left vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M441 58.9L453.1 71c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L424 134.1 377.9 88 407 58.9c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0zM209.8 256.2L344 121.9 390.1 168 255.8 302.2c-2.9 2.9-6.5 5-10.4 6.1l-58.5 16.7 16.7-58.5c1.1-3.9 3.2-7.5 6.1-10.4zM373.1 25L175.8 222.2c-8.7 8.7-15 19.4-18.3 31.1l-28.6 100c-2.4 8.4-.1 17.4 6.1 23.6s15.2 8.5 23.6 6.1l100-28.6c11.8-3.4 22.5-9.7 31.1-18.3L487 138.9c28.1-28.1 28.1-73.7 0-101.8L474.9 25C446.8-3.1 401.2-3.1 373.1 25zM88 64C39.4 64 0 103.4 0 152V424c0 48.6 39.4 88 88 88H360c48.6 0 88-39.4 88-88V312c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24s-24 10.7-24 24V424c0 22.1-17.9 40-40 40H88c-22.1 0-40-17.9-40-40V152c0-22.1 17.9-40 40-40H200c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H88z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Developing a PEFCR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle-group vcex-toggle-group--w-borders vcex-module wpex-mx-auto\" data-vcex-accordion=\"1\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#who-develops-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-develops-a-pefcr\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Who develops a PEFCR?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"who-develops-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>PEFCRs are developed by industry itself or commissioned by the European Commission.<\/p>\n<p>When the commission is driving the development, a Technical Secretariat is set-up. This consists of companies that represent more than 50% of the EU market share and other stakeholders. Doing this ensures the decided rules reflect current technological realities and practical conditions. LCA experts support the overall process by helping to develop the rules and benchmark study, and by supporting the review process.<\/p>\n<p>In the case where an industry organisation develops a PEFCR on its own initiative, there is more flexibility in terms of participation and market coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-process-for-developing-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-the-process-for-developing-a-pefcr\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What is the process for developing a PEFCR?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-the-process-for-developing-a-pefcr\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/services\/product-footprint\/product-environmental-footprint\/pefcr\/\">formal process<\/a> followed by the European Commission has \u00a0a number of steps, such as:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Forming a Technical Secretariat and stakeholder group<\/li>\n<li>Agreeing the product scope and functional unit<\/li>\n<li>Producing initial draft rules and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomatters.nl\/services\/product-footprint\/product-environmental-footprint\/the-value-of-pef-supporting-studies\/\">supporting studies<\/a> across representative products<\/li>\n<li>Developing background datasets<\/li>\n<li>Validation and consultation<\/li>\n<li>Revision of the rules using gathered feedback, supporting studies outcomes, and new datasets<\/li>\n<li>Further validation and consultation<\/li>\n<li>Finalisation of rules, adoption, and rollout<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#do-all-the-steps-need-to-be-followed\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"do-all-the-steps-need-to-be-followed\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Do all the steps need to be followed?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"do-all-the-steps-need-to-be-followed\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>If you want to make a formal PEFCR these steps are required. If your association is interested in understanding the consequences of certain modelling decisions or scenarios, it can be useful to go through a simplified version for internal understanding or to use as input for ongoing policy discussion with the European Commission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#how-long-does-pefcr-development-take\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"how-long-does-pefcr-development-take\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">How long does PEFCR development take?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"how-long-does-pefcr-development-take\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>PEFCR development typically takes a year, but for complex sectors this can be longer. Sufficient time is needed to ensure the rules are representative and to give your members the time to build data-collection processes and support the rule development. It also allows members to launch improvement programs before PEF studies or demonstrated impact reductions become formalised in the market or in policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4ab038{font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4ab038 .vcex-heading-icon{color:var(--wpex-accent-alt);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_69f9cff4ab038\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-icon vcex-heading-icon-left vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M64 464c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V64c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H224v80c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h80V448c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H64zM64 0C28.7 0 0 28.7 0 64V448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H320c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V154.5c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L274.7 18.7C262.7 6.7 246.5 0 229.5 0H64zm56 256c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24s10.7 24 24 24H264c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H120zm0 96c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24s10.7 24 24 24H264c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H120z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>The role of industry assosiations<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle-group vcex-toggle-group--w-borders vcex-module wpex-mx-auto\" data-vcex-accordion=\"1\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#why-developing-a-pefcr-is-relevant-for-an-industry-organisation\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"why-developing-a-pefcr-is-relevant-for-an-industry-organisation\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Why developing a PEFCR is relevant for an industry organisation?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"why-developing-a-pefcr-is-relevant-for-an-industry-organisation\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>A PEFCR lets your sector shape how it calculates its products environmental impact. PEFCRs are increasingly tied to EU policy tools under the Green Deal and related regulations, often becoming the reference for claims, reporting, and potential future labelling schemes. If your sector doesn\u2019t define the rules, someone else will, and the outcome may not reflect your members\u2019 reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#why-proactive-engagement-makes-sense-for-your-sector\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"why-proactive-engagement-makes-sense-for-your-sector\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Why proactive engagement makes sense for your sector<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"why-proactive-engagement-makes-sense-for-your-sector\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>Engaging ensures that any PEFCR developed by the European Commission reflects the technologies and real-world operating conditions relevant to your sector. This increases the chance that the resulting rules and benchmarks are practical, balanced, and aligned with the realities your members face.<\/p>\n<p>When a process is initiated by the Commission, stepping in from the start (for instance by joining the Technical Secretariat) gives you a seat at the table before any key choices are made. Early involvement allows you to shape the direction, contribute data and expertise, and address questions before they become fixed in later drafts. In short, timely participation is the most effective way to support robust rules that work well for the sector and its members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-would-be-the-role-of-the-association\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-would-be-the-role-of-the-association\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What would be the role of the association?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-would-be-the-role-of-the-association\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>Associations that initiate PEFCR development typically coordinate member participation through different steps of the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support setting up the working group(s)<\/li>\n<li>which technologies and product variants must be covered<\/li>\n<li>coordinate which companies can provide data<\/li>\n<li>which data gaps may need sector-wide solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-kind-of-effort-should-members-expect\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-kind-of-effort-should-members-expect\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">What kind of effort should members expect?<\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-kind-of-effort-should-members-expect\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10\"><p>Members typically contribute through data provision and participation in working sessions or technical secretariat. The workload can be scaled depending on ambition: some organisations focus on a core group of committed companies first, then broaden involvement during consultations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4adff3{font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_69f9cff4adff3 .vcex-heading-icon{color:var(--wpex-accent-alt);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_69f9cff4adff3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">How can Ecomatters support your PEFCR development?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Ecomatters works alongside associations and member companies to make PEFCR development practical and credible. 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