Original scientific paper

Embedded Carbon Declaration on transformer nameplates: Towards transparency and accountability in transformer sustainability

Dr Bhaba P. Das

Abstract

Transformer nameplates reveal electrical identity, but not the carbon footprint of the product itself. This article argues for adding an Embedded Carbon Declaration (ECD) that reports cradle-to-gate emissions and links to verified LCA/EPD data via QR code. As grids decarbonize, this metric becomes essential for procurement, Scope 3 accounting, and real sustainability leadership.

Keywords

embedded carbon; cradle-to-gate assessment; life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental product declaration (EPD); scope 3 emissions; decarbonization

Hrčak ID:

343223

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/343223

Publication date:

9.1.2026.

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