What is a screening LCA suitable for?

If you have not yet had any contact with the topic of LCA, a so-called screening LCA is a sensible first step. A screening LCA is a type of superficial life cycle assessment that is based on the relevant ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, but does not have the same depth of content as a fully compliant LCA. It is particularly suitable as a basis for internal decision-making processes. A screening LCA provides a sufficiently accurate picture of your status quo and is not intended for advertising purposes or published statements.

At a glance:

• Scope usually only cradle-to-gate, i.e., up to and including the manufacture of the product

• No detailed report, instead a one-pager or short presentation of results

• Modeling of the product primarily through established database processes

• Comparison of several products or variants possible

• Results available in as little as 10 working days

We are happy to combine a screening LCA with a basic workshop for your company. You will learn about the LCA process and receive initial results for one of your products right away!