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Life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a systematic analysis of all the environmental impacts of products and services. It therefore goes beyond the climate-focused Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and creates the basis for any sustainability or CSR strategy in the company.
Five Glaciers Consulting prepares ISO 14040/44-compliant life cycle assessments for companies. Our analyses cover the entire life cycle of products and services: from raw material extraction through production and use to disposal. This reveals hotspots, identifies potential savings and prepares valuable data for future decisions!
Analyze company activities
Compile relevant data for carbon footprint
Balance emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
Create CCF report
Fulfill CSRD reporting obligations
Identify main sources of emissions
Meeting customer requirements
Creating the basis for your climate strategy
Determining the scope of the project
Pragmatic closing of data gaps
Proactive project management
Further cooperation on request
Creating a comprehensive life cycle assessment is not trivial. Since as many environmental impacts of a product or service as possible should be taken into account, even defining the scope and the subsequent data compilation are a challenge.
We compile a systematic life cycle assessment for your company and maintain an overview. Using targeted and project-proven methodologies, we ensure that all relevant processes, procedures and life cycle-relevant factors are taken into account in the assessment.
Drawing up a life cycle assessment was a good starting point for us. Today, it serves as a framework, makes our decisions easier and was definitely a sensible investment.
The aim of life cycle assessment for companies is not only to collect and process data, but above all to facilitate decision-making. The methodology of life cycle assessment can be used as a tool for all future sustainable decision-making processes. It is therefore a sensible investment in a sustainable future and a concrete foundation on which you can build - together with us!
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Five Glaciers supports you in developing science-based climate targets (SBTi), creating a climate transition plan, and implementing emissions reduction strategies in accordance with the CSRD/ESRS.
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An LCA analyzes the entire environmental impact of a product or service along its entire life cycle - from raw material extraction, production and use to end-of-life. In addition to CO₂ emissions, it considers other environmental aspects such as water consumption, acidification and eutrophication.
The most important standard is ISO 14040/14044, which describes the methodology for data collection, assessment and interpretation of environmental impacts. For specific applications, there are supplementary standards such as ISO 14067 (carbon footprint) or EN 15804 (construction products).
While a PCF only considers the climate impact (CO₂ equivalents), an LCA analyzes a variety of environmental aspects, including water scarcity, ozone depletion or toxicity. An LCA is therefore more comprehensive and offers a holistic environmental assessment.
An LCA requires detailed input and output data from the entire supply chain, e.g. energy consumption, use of raw materials, production processes, transportation, use and disposal. Databases such as ecoinvent, GaBi or ELCD help with modeling.
ISO 14040 and 14044 form the basis for the preparation of life cycle assessments. They serve as the basis for other standards such as ISO 14067 (carbon footprint of products) and support companies in quantifying and assessing their environmental impact.
In addition to ISO 14040/14044, there are specific requirements in the EU such as EN 15804 for construction products or the requirements of the EU taxonomy. Companies often have to submit a verifiable environmental assessment through an LCA for sustainable financing.
Let's talk about the environment! We look forward to getting to know you.
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