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Human-generated insights and long-form articles covering the intersections of open source software, carbon accounting and the calculation and exchange of product carbon footprinting data with the PACT Network and PACT Methodology.

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What is a Product Carbon Footprint?

Discover everything you need to know about Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), including methodology comparisons, implementation approaches, and real-world applications. A comprehensive guide backed by current research and industry standards.

Using LLMs to Create Better PCF Specifications: A Framework

Part 2 of our Standard to Spec series outlines a practical framework for using LLMs to create functional specifications from PCF methodologies. Learn our six-step process for generating reliable, verifiable specifications that accelerate carbon accounting software development.

Accelerating Decarbonisation using LLMs to digitise PCF Methodologies

Part 1 of our Standard to Spec series introduces how Large Language Models can transform PCF methodologies into functional specifications, enabling better software development for carbon accounting and emissions tracking.

Announcing the ZeroTwentyFifty Open Source PACT Methodology Library

Come explore the new Python library for interacting with the WBCSD PACT Methodology,and how you can integrate Product Carbon Footprints into your own software processes.

Open Source software is a bullet train to effective carbon accounting

Discover how Open Source software development can dramatically accelerate carbon accounting adoption by eliminating redundant development efforts and creating a stable foundation for innovation in emissions tracking and reporting.

My path into Open Source Carbon Accounting & Product Carbon Footprints

Follow my journey from software engineering to developing open source carbon accounting solutions. Learn how conversations with industry experts, contributions to PACT, and a deep dive into sustainability led to founding ZeroTwentyFifty.

The Internet of Emissions Data: A vision for PCF Data exchange

Explore how the Internet of Emissions Data could revolutionise supply chain sustainability by enabling seamless exchange of product carbon footprints. Learn how emerging networks and protocols are creating a foundation for global emissions transparency.

Carbon Transparency: Measuring the granularity of Carbon Accounting

Explore how carbon transparency parallels financial transparency and why it matters for modern business. Learn how emerging standards, networks, and methodologies are shaping the future of emissions reporting and supply chain sustainability.

Why Open Source is Critical for Product Carbon Footprint Exchange

Discover why ZeroTwentyFifty is building open source solutions for PCF data exchange via the PACT Network, and how collaborative development can accelerate supply chain decarbonization. Learn how our approach reduces barriers to entry and enables faster adoption of carbon accounting practices.

ZeroTwentyFifty is listed as a PACT conformant solution by WBCSD PACT

Explore how ZeroTwentyFifty's Open Source software has achieved PACT conformant status from WBCSD PACT.

PACT Methodology & Network Ecosystem Resource Hub

Access a curated collection of essential PACT Network resources, including the PACT Methodology 2.0, Data Exchange Protocol V2, and Conformance Testing documentation. Updated monthly with the latest PCF exchange guidelines and tools.

Introducing the PACT Ecosystem, a network for PCF exchange.

Explore how the PACT Network revolutionizes supply chain sustainability through standardized PCF exchange. Learn about the framework, network, and protocol enabling companies to manage Scope 3 emissions effectively.