The LCA imperative: Why every company needs it!
SustainAbility School #77
By attending this webinar, you will learn about:
Definition and Purpose of LCA: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for assessing the environmental impacts of products, processes, or services throughout their lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal;
LCA Phases: The LCA process includes four main phases: Goal and Scope Definition, Inventory Analysis, Impact Assessment, and Interpretation;
Importance of Scope Definition: Setting clear boundaries and goals is essential to ensure accurate results and relevant impact assessments;
Environmental Impact Categories: LCA assesses various environmental impacts, including carbon footprint, water usage, energy consumption, air pollution, and toxicity levels;
Data Collection and Inventory: A critical phase in LCA is data collection, where all inputs and outputs associated with the product lifecycle are quantified;
Impact Assessment: This phase evaluates the potential environmental effects based on the data collected, analyzing contributions to categories like global warming, resource depletion, and human health risks;
Interpretation and Decision-Making: LCA results support decision-making by identifying hotspots (areas with high environmental impact) and offering insights for improvement;
Benefits of LCA: LCA provides transparency, supports sustainable product development, identifies opportunities for environmental improvement, and helps businesses align with sustainability goals;
Applications of LCA: LCA is widely applied across industries for eco-labeling, sustainable product design, supply chain optimization, and regulatory compliance;
Challenges of LCA: While beneficial, LCA can be data-intensive and complex, requiring standardized methods and reliable data to avoid misleading results;
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