Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Analysis Agent

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Coordinates the 10-step execution plan managing agent dependencies and parallel execution. Dispatches agents for data extraction, emission lookup, LCA calculation, hotspot analysis, compliance validation, scenario generation, regulatory intelligence, and report generation while tracking progress and handling failures.

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Extracts and validates BOM data from source files using specialized parsing tools. Queries supplier APIs for additional material specifications, validates BOM structure and completeness, and produces a normalized component dataset with mass, material type, and supplier data.

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Queries ecoinvent 3.9 and GaBi databases to find emission factors for each BOM component. Cross-references multiple databases for validation, applies geographic adjustment factors, evaluates data quality using ISO 14044 pedigree matrix, and documents factor sources for audit trail.

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Performs cradle-to-gate LCA calculations applying configured system boundaries and allocation methods. Runs Monte Carlo simulations (10,000 iterations) for uncertainty quantification, calculates end-of-life credits, and produces PCF results with 95% confidence intervals and data quality scores.

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Ranks components by emission contribution to identify hotspots (>10% of total PCF). Compares component emissions against industry benchmarks, calculates reduction potential percentages, and searches for lower-carbon material alternatives to inform eco-design decisions.

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Generates 6+ eco-design scenarios targeting identified hotspots including recycled content substitution, supplier switching, lightweighting, and circular design options. Evaluates each scenario on 5 criteria with confidence scoring and produces ranked recommendations with financial metrics.

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Validates the PCF calculation against ISO 14067:2018 requirements. Checks clause compliance, identifies gaps in functional unit definition, data quality documentation, and cut-off justification. Produces compliance score with specific remediation recommendations.

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Analyzes products against CBAM scope checking CN codes for regulated materials. Calculates embedded emissions, estimates CBAM certificate requirements and annual liability. Assesses CSRD E1 disclosure readiness and EU Taxonomy alignment potential with gap analysis.

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Fetches real-time EU ETS carbon prices and market data. Analyzes price forecasts from Bloomberg NEF, IEA, and Carbon Tracker. Calculates carbon cost impact on products and recommends internal carbon pricing for business case evaluation and hedging strategies.

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Evaluates product carbon intensity against SBTi sector guidance requirements. Analyzes Scope 3 Category 1 contribution, calculates gap to 2030 interim targets, assesses validation readiness, and provides pathway recommendations for supplier engagement and reduction initiatives.

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Analyzes supplier emission hotspots from BOM data to identify engagement priorities. Evaluates supplier decarbonization potential and alternative sourcing options. Generates tiered engagement strategies with CDP Supply Chain questionnaire recommendations and KPI targets.

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Evaluates transition risks (policy, market, technology, reputation) and physical risks (acute, chronic) following TCFD framework. Calculates financial exposure under carbon price scenarios, assesses supply chain climate vulnerability, and identifies climate opportunities with value creation potential.

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Generates comprehensive documentation packages including ISO 14067 Technical Report, CBAM Quarterly Report, CSRD E1 Climate Disclosure draft, and Executive Summary. Produces PDF/Excel exports with full audit trail, calculation methodology, and data source documentation.