The Öko-Institut - Institute for Applied Ecology is one of Europe’s leading independent research and consulting institutions for a sustainable future. The Öko-Institut - Institute for Applied Ecology sees itself as a scientific think tank and strategic consultant to politics, business and society – specifically for international climate protection and sustainable consumption. For almost 25 years, the Öko-Institut - Institute for Applied Ecology has helped define international methodical development and application of ecological accounting frameworks for developing more sustainable goods and services.

Christian Hochfeld, Deputy Director Öko-Institut - Institute for Applied Ecology, Berlin:

“To give consumers the chance to make climate-friendly purchase decisions at the counter, we see great demand in putting assessments of Product Carbon Footprints on a substantiated footing through a credible methodology. Without proper standards, we run the risk of confusing consumers instead of giving them assurance that their purchase decisions are environmentally friendly. It’s great to see that so many companies feel the same way and want to work with us in the Pilot Project to establish sustainable solutions.”