Product Carbon Footprint Verification Market Report 2026

The product carbon footprint verification market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $14.63 billion in 2025 to $17.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to introduction of international carbon reporting standards, early corporate sustainability initiatives, increasing investor focus on esg disclosures, adoption of lifecycle assessment methodologies, rising voluntary carbon reporting.

The product carbon footprint verification market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing enforcement of carbon regulations, growing adoption of science-based targets, expansion of mandatory product labeling requirements, rising demand for automated carbon verification tools, increasing integration of carbon metrics in procurement decisions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lifecycle carbon assessment services, rising demand for third-party verification, growing use of carbon accounting software, expansion of regulatory carbon disclosure requirements, enhanced focus on supply chain emission transparency.

The rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are expected to propel the growth of the product carbon footprint verification market going forward. Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing due to the growing reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation, transportation, and industrial activities. As global energy demand continues to rise, coal, oil, and natural gas remain dominant energy sources, releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) into the atmosphere. Product carbon footprint verification supports emission reduction efforts by encouraging the adoption of low-carbon alternatives, including sustainable raw materials, energy-efficient manufacturing processes, and optimized logistics and transportation systems. Verified carbon footprint data improves transparency and consumer awareness, driving demand for environmentally responsible products and promoting greener, more accountable supply chains. For instance, in November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government agency, residence-based greenhouse gas emissions were 1.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) per head in Quarter 2 (April to June) 2025. Therefore, the rising greenhouse gas emissions are driving the growth of the product carbon footprint verification market.

Companies in the product carbon footprint verification market are focusing on technological innovations to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of carbon footprint calculations. One notable example is the development of product carbon footprint tools. These tools enable businesses to measure, analyze, and report the total GHG emissions of a product throughout its lifecycle. For instance, in March 2023, HEINZ-GLAS GmbH & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based glass packaging manufacturer, introduced its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Tool. This tool provides precise, real-time CO₂ emission measurements, independently verified by TÜV SÜD in compliance with ISO 14067 2019 standards. Unlike traditional methods that rely on rough estimates, this tool delivers highly accurate calculations down to the gram within five minutes, setting a new benchmark for sustainability reporting and transparency in the industry.

In January 2025, Societe Generale de Surveillance SA, a Switzerland-based testing, inspection, and certification company, acquired Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. This acquisition enhances Societe Generale’s sustainability services and strengthens its position in GHG emissions validation and verification. Aster Global, a US-based company specializing in GHG auditing, validation, and verification, brings valuable expertise to the table. By integrating Aster Global’s capabilities, Societe Generale aims to expand its reach in sustainability solutions and reinforce its corporate responsibility initiatives, further accelerating the growth of the product carbon footprint verification market.

Major companies operating in the product carbon footprint verification market report are SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, DEKRA SE, Intertek Group plc, TÜV SÜD AG, UL Solutions, Applus+ Services SA, TÜV Nord AG, BSI Group, Verra, LRQA, DQS Holding, Carbon Trust, SCS Global Services, ClimatePartner, Circular Ecology, Carbon Footprint Ltd, DNV GL, GEP Environmental, Carbon Credentials.

North America was the largest region in the product carbon footprint verification market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the product carbon footprint verification market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the product carbon footprint verification market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The product carbon footprint verification market includes revenues earned by supply chain carbon footprint analysis, carbon neutrality validation, and carbon offset project validation and verification. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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