Goal And Scope Definition
We assist in establishing the purpose, system boundaries, functional unit, and audience for the LCA study to ensure clarity and relevance.
- Define the specific objectives and intended application of the assessment.
- Set the product system boundaries, determining which life cycle stages and processes to include.
- Establish the functional unit, which quantifies the performance of the product system for fair comparison.
Inventory Analysis Compilation
We support the collection and calculation of data on all relevant inputs (energy, materials) and outputs (emissions, waste) for each process within the system boundaries.
- Guide data collection from primary sources (e.g., site-specific measurements) and secondary sources (e.g., databases).
- Help model the product system using flow diagrams and perform calculations to aggregate the total inputs and outputs.
- Assist in managing data quality, addressing gaps, and ensuring consistency.
Impact Assessment Modeling
We aid in evaluating the magnitude and significance of potential environmental impacts using the inventory data, translating emissions into impact categories.
- Select appropriate impact categories (e.g., climate change, water use, human toxicity).
- Apply characterization factors to classify and aggregate inventory flows into impact category indicators.
- Support optional normalization, weighting, and grouping steps to further interpret results.
Interpretation And Reporting
We facilitate the analysis of results, checking consistency, drawing conclusions, and communicating findings in line with standards like ISO 14040/44.
- Identify significant issues based on inventory and impact assessment results.
- Perform completeness, sensitivity, and uncertainty checks to evaluate the robustness of the study.
- Help prepare transparent reports, summaries, or declarations (e.g., Environmental Product Declarations) for stakeholders.
Application Support
We provide guidance on applying LCA results to inform decision-making in areas such as product design, policy, marketing, and supply chain management.
- Support comparative assertions between products for public disclosure.
- Aid in eco-design and identifying environmental hotspots for improvement.
- Assist in using LCA for strategic planning, procurement, and sustainability reporting.