Product Category Rules

Product Category Rules (PCR) are standardized guidelines used in environmental assessments, specifically Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), to ensure consistency and comparability across products within the same category. They define how to measure and report a product’s environmental impacts, such as energy use or carbon footprint. By following PCR, manufacturers and assessors can produce reliable, transparent data, making it easier for consumers and businesses to compare products’ sustainability credentials accurately. Essentially, PCR serve as a common framework for evaluating and communicating the environmental performance of similar products.