What Is a Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment?
A Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment, often referred to as a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), is the collection and evaluation of inputs, outputs, and potential environmental impacts associated with a product or service throughout its entire life cycle. This life cycle typically spans from raw material acquisition or generation from natural resources right through to final disposal.
By identifying and quantifying both the consumption of materials and energy, as well as emissions to air, water, and land, a Life Cycle Analysis provides an objective process to assess overall environmental impact. This methodology is essential for preparing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and is governed by the standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
Who Is It For?
A Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment can be applied to any type of product or service, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of industries and sectors. Whether you manufacture consumer goods, provide services, or operate in specialised fields such as construction, chemicals, or transport, LCA can help you gain transparency into the environmental footprint of your offerings.
What Is the Process for Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment?
At Applus+ Laboratories, we use a software platform to conduct a rigorous Life Cycle Analysis. Our technical experts undertake the following steps:
- Data Collection: We gather all necessary information related to material usage, energy consumption, and emissions across every stage of the product or service life cycle.
- Assessment and Calculations: Using this software platform, we perform detailed calculations in line with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 requirements.
- Report Generation: Our team compiles the findings into a comprehensive report, providing you with a clear overview of the environmental impacts.
- Recommendations: If needed, we can offer guidance on strategies to reduce your product or service’s environmental footprint.
What Are the Benefits of a Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment?
A Life Cycle Assessment offers numerous advantages, including:
- Environmental Insight: Knowing the impact of your products is the best way to identify effective reduction measures.
- Best-in-Class Measurement: LCA is considered the most reliable methodology to quantify environmental impacts accurately.
- Regulatory Readiness: Understanding the Carbon Footprint of your products and operations aligns with the European Commission’s push for climate neutrality by 2050 and can help you meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Applus+ Laboratories for a Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment?
By partnering with Applus+ Laboratories, you gain:
- Expertise in LCA: Our specialists have extensive experience in Life Cycle Assessments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Comprehensive Support: We manage every phase of the LCA process—from data collection to final reporting—offering a seamless experience.
- ISO Compliance: We adhere strictly to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, ensuring your LCA is valid, credible, and widely recognised.
- Strategic Guidance: Beyond the analysis, we provide practical recommendations to help you optimise environmental performance and stay ahead of regulatory and market demands.
Choose Applus+ Laboratories for your Product and Service Life Cycle Assessment, and gain a trusted partner dedicated to transparency, sustainability, and continuous environmental improvement.