SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched two additions to its SGS Green Marks program: Product Carbon Footprint and Carbon Footprint Reduced.

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is an essential measurement of greenhouse gas emission and removal within a product’s life cycle. Brands, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers can now benefit from SGS Green Marks that:

• Ensure PCF information is transparent and generated in compliance with the relevant standards and methodologies
• Mitigate the risk of greenwashing or reputational damage
• Support the accurate communication of environmental performance to stakeholders
• Differentiate a product from competitors
• Provide global recognition that claims are verified by SGS

For a product to qualify for SGS Green Marks, organizations must first submit a PCF calculation report. SGS then undertakes a rigorous assessment of the PCF following the ISO 14064-3 verification process. This confirms that the PCF was prepared in accordance with either the international standard ISO 14067:2018, or the product standard issued by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach.

This mark provides details of the product’s environmental claim and assessment standard(s) and displays a QR code that links directly to further information on the claim’s authenticity.

Keith Hutchinson, Deputy Head, Connectivity & Products Global Certification at SGS, said: “We are delighted to extend our portfolio of sustainability services to embrace product carbon footprint and provide the market with a credible way to exhibit third-party verified PCF studies.

“Making claims is easy, substantiating them is not. SGS Green Marks enable organizations to demonstrate their product’s environmental attributes. Ultimately, it enables a growing tide of environmentally conscious consumers to be better informed on the impacts of their purchases and to make greener choices.”

SGS Green Marks
SGS Green Marks, developed by SGS experts, now comprise nine individual green attribute certifications or verifications, making this scheme one of the most diverse sets of environmental claim certifications and verifications on the market. The scheme supports businesses and brands striving to enhance their sustainability effort and respond to rising consumer demands for greener products and services.

Based on recognized standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 14065 and ISO 14021, SGS Green Marks verify that products have passed a range of assessments to meet specific and quantifiable environmental attributes and claims under the following nine environmental attributes:

• Recycled content
• Product carbon footprint
• Carbon footprint reduced
• PFAS-assessed
• Biobased
• Hazardous substances assessed
• PVC-free
• Industrial compostable
• Biodegradability­

Learn more about SGS Green Marks  

About SGS 
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Pittsburgh, PA - Tara-Peri Chicken, Pittsburgh's decided purveyor of delicious multiethnic dishes from Europe to Africa to the Southern U.S., is thrilled to unveil its highly-anticipated digital cookbook. This heritage cookbook showcases over 30 tantalizing recipes, inviting epicureans to explore the harmonious overlap between Southern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Southern Hospitality: Recipes for Sharing is a culinary treasure trove meticulously curated by the esteemed gastronomic virtuoso, Chef Tara Jones. From crispy fried squid and southern sausage and peppers to grilled cornbread toasts crowned with fresh tomato salad, these dishes have a seat at the table on both sides of the Atlantic. Relish a meticulously crafted Southern appetizer board, savor her pastry chef mother’s snappy butter cookies adorned with handmade lace patterns, and discover the chef’s simple formula for an impeccable southern red gravy.

From a fabulous Brunch and Bites to a bountiful Buffet, Beverages and Bakery, this anticipated cookbook offers a diverse repertoire of recipes that are familiar to Mediterranean and Southern palates. Whether you are a seasoned culinary savant or a neophyte in the realm of gastronomy, the detailed instructions provided in this resplendent cookbook will guide you through the culinary process, guaranteeing a resounding triumph and a palatial epicurean experience.

In addition to the grand unveiling of their digital cookbook, Tara-Peri Chicken proudly celebrates its illustrious culinary achievements. Restaurant Guru, renowned for their discerning acumen, have bestowed Tara-Peri Chicken with their distinguished accolades for culinary brilliance in the years 2023 and 2024, the Recommended award. This prestigious recognition serves as an irrefutable testament to the extraordinary quality and impeccable service that Tara-Peri Chicken has consistently delivered to their valued and loyal patrons.

Tara-Peri Chicken's perpetual acknowledgment bears witness to their dedication to providing an incredible food experience and ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction.

"We are elated to unveil our Mediterranean-aligned Southern digital cookbook, allowing cooks to savor the essence of Tara-Peri Chicken within the comfort of their own kitchens," enthused Chef Tara Jones. “The recipes within this heritage cookbook represent the culmination of generational recipes, passion and expertise, and we are eager to share them with everyone. We are equally honored to receive the Restaurant Guru Recommended awards two years in a row, as it further solidifies our commitment to excellence across all facets of our restaurant concept and gastronomic enterprise. We are also proud of our five-star Google rating.”

Southern Hospitality: Recipes for Sharing is now available for purchase exclusively on the Tara-Peri Chicken website [www.TaraPeriChicken.com].

For further information about Tara-Peri Chicken, their digital cookbook, heritage restaurant concept and their award-winning cuisine, please contact:

Tara Jones

Awarded Chef, Author, Recipe Developer & Food Stylist

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(412) 722-9040

About Tara-Peri Chicken:

Tara-Peri Chicken is Pittsburgh's standout multiethnic food delivery service, founded by the praised culinary artisan, Chef Tara Jones. Renowned for her mouthwatering peri-peri chicken and handmade pastéis de nata, Tara-Peri Chicken is committed to delivering an exceptional culinary experience and ensuring absolute customer satisfaction, as evidenced per their Google reviews. With the launch of their digital cookbook, they aim to transport the spirit of Tara-Peri Chicken to the homes of their esteemed patrons. Tara-Peri Chicken is a heritage restaurant concept currently on hiatus as the chef recovers from elbow surgery, anticipating relaunching as a dine-in restaurant in the future and is open to collaborating with investors and developers who are interested in co-expanding the heritage restaurant concept the chef has fervently developed.

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