Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

To reduce the environmental impact of your product, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of its entire environmental footprint.

An LCA is the first step in achieving
carbon neutral certification with Climate Active

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is defined as the systematic analysis of the potential environmental impacts of products or services during its entire life cycle.

Our expert LCA team evaluate the environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle of a product, which is known as cradle to grave assessment. This includes the raw material acquisition, manufacturing and production, distribution and transportation, use and operation, and end-of-life phases.

Every LCA sets out specific environmental impact categories that guide the outcomes. There are many unique sets of categories depending on the project including:

  • Climate change (contribution to global warming)

  • Energy (cumulative energy demand and loss throughout a life cycle)

  • Land use

  • Water use

  • Resource depletion

  • Air pollution

  • Acidification (contribution to the occurrence of acid rain)

  • Eutrophication (the release of nitrogen and phosphorous, which leads to algal blooms)

  • Radiation

  • Eco-toxicity (the release of toxins that are harmful to life)

The Benefits

Engaging in a Life Cycle Assessment unlocks a multitude of advantages:

  • Discover hidden opportunities: Pinpoint the stages in your product’s life cycle where environmental impact can be minimised.

  • Enhance brand reputation: Showcase your commitment to sustainability with credible, data-backed results.

  • Meet regulatory requirements: Stay ahead of evolving compliance standards smoothly and confidently.

  • Drive innovation: Use insights from LCAs to develop new, more sustainable products and processes.