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Greenhouse Gas & Climate ISO 14067 2018

Carbon Footprint of Products

Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication of the carbon footprint of a product (CFP) across its lifecycle, supporting product-level climate transparency.

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About This Standard

ISO 14067 specifies requirements and guidelines for the quantification and communication of the carbon footprint of products (CFP) across their full lifecycle, from raw material extraction through production, distribution, use, and end-of-life. It aligns with GHG Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting Standard and LCA methodology under ISO 14040/14044.

As supply chain transparency and product-level carbon labelling requirements grow — driven by regulatory initiatives including the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and corporate Scope 3 requirements — ISO 14067 provides the internationally recognised methodology for credible product carbon footprinting.

ACI-certified auditors evaluate carbon footprint programmes and the adequacy of product lifecycle carbon accounting methodologies, and review the appropriateness of system boundary decisions and data quality.

Examination Topic Areas
Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology applied to carbon footprint
System boundary definition and scope for product CFP
Primary and secondary data requirements and data quality assessment
Allocation methods for shared processes and multi-product systems
Biogenic carbon accounting and land use change emissions
Carbon footprint communication, labelling, and comparability requirements
Verification requirements for CFP declarations and claims
Uncertainty analysis and sensitivity analysis for CFP studies
Examination & Certification Process
01
Attend Training

Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 14067.

02
Sit the Examination

Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.

03
Apply for Certification

Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.

Scheme Details
Standard ISO 14067
Edition 2018
Category Greenhouse Gas & Climate
Cert. Period 3 years
Framework ISO/IEC 17024 Aligned
Available Grades PA · AA · AU · LA · PR · FACI
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Auditor Grades

Available Grades for ISO 14067

All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.

PA
Provisional Auditor

Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.

Foundation examination pass (70%)
No prior audit experience required
Annual CPD requirement applies
AA
Associate Auditor

For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.

Internal Auditor examination pass
Minimum 2 internal audits conducted
Annual CPD requirement applies
AU
Auditor

Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.

Internal Auditor examination pass
Minimum 5 complete audits
Annual CPD requirement applies
LA
Lead Auditor

Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.

Lead Auditor examination pass (65%)
Lead Auditor training course
Minimum 10 complete audits as team lead
PR
Principal Auditor

Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.

Lead Auditor grade prerequisite
Minimum 5 years audit experience
Professional development portfolio
FACI
Fellow of ACI

The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.

By nomination and committee review
Exceptional professional contribution
Sustained ACI membership
Ready to certify in ISO 14067?

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