
TrueNorth Collective Recognized for Carbon Footprint Standardization Leadership
TrueNorth Collective was recognized by the American Chemistry Council with the External Collaboration Award for its partnership with the International Carbon Black Association to develop the carbon black industry’s first unified life cycle assessment (LCA) and product carbon footprint framework. The initiative established a consistent, ISO-aligned methodology for credible carbon accounting and greater supply chain transparency across the global carbon black industry.
Key Contributions from TrueNorth Collective:
Led development of a unified LCA and product carbon footprint methodology aligned with ISO standards for global industry adoption.
Translated complex environmental datasets into standardized, decision-ready carbon accounting frameworks for manufacturers and stakeholders.
Enabled greater comparability, transparency, and credibility in sustainability reporting across the carbon black value chain.