Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment is a systematic methodology for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal or recycling (cradle-to-grave). LCA follows ISO 14040/14044 standards and quantifies impacts across categories including global warming potential, water use, acidification, eutrophication, and resource depletion. LCA supports product design, environmental claims, and EPD development.