LCA & EPD Services

Quantify Environmental Impact, Communicate Sustainability

Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) services to measure, analyze, and communicate the environmental footprint of your products and operations.

Life Cycle Assessment
EPD Development
Industry-Specific
Global Compliance
500+
EPDs Developed
50+
Industry Sectors
30+
Countries Served
100%
ISO Compliance

Comprehensive LCA & EPD Solutions

From raw material extraction to end-of-life analysis - complete environmental impact assessment

Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) services provide organizations with scientifically robust environmental impact data to support sustainability claims, inform product development, and meet regulatory requirements.

Specializing in industrial sectors, we understand the unique LCA challenges of metals and mining companies and provide tailored solutions that meet both compliance requirements and strategic sustainability objectives.

Product Optimization

Identify environmental hotspots and opportunities for improvement across your product life cycle

Credible Claims

Support environmental marketing claims with third-party verified data and ISO-compliant methodologies

Market Advantage

Differentiate your products in green building and sustainable procurement markets

LCA Process Timeline

2-4 weeks

Goal & Scope Definition

Define system boundaries, functional units, and impact categories

4-6 weeks

Life Cycle Inventory

Data collection and modeling of all inputs and outputs

2-3 weeks

Impact Assessment

Calculate environmental impacts using standardized methods

3-4 weeks

EPD Development & Verification

Prepare EPD documentation and complete third-party verification

Our LCA & EPD Service Portfolio

Comprehensive environmental assessment solutions tailored to your needs

Full LCA Studies

Comprehensive life cycle assessments from cradle-to-grave following ISO 14040/14044 standards.

ISO 14040/14044 Compliant Cradle-to-Grave Analysis Multiple Impact Categories Sensitivity Analysis

Applications:

  • Product development and optimization
  • Environmental performance benchmarking
  • Strategic planning and decision support

EPD Development

Development of Type III environmental declarations following ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards.

ISO 14025 Compliant PCR Alignment Third-Party Verification Program Operator Registration

Applications:

  • Green building certification (LEED, BREEAM)
  • Sustainable procurement
  • Environmental marketing claims

Industry-Specific LCAs

Tailored LCA approaches for metals, mining, and industrial sectors with sector-specific databases.

Sector-Specific Databases Industry PCRs Complex Supply Chains Allocation Methods

Applications:

  • Metals and mining operations
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Complex multi-output processes

Comparative LCA

Comparative assessment of products, processes, or technologies to identify environmental advantages.

Scenario Comparison Technology Assessment Material Substitution Process Optimization

Applications:

  • Technology selection
  • Material substitution analysis
  • Process improvement identification

LCA Database Development

Creation of customized life cycle inventory databases for specific materials, processes, or regions.

Custom Data Collection Regional Specificity Process-Specific Data Quality Assurance

Applications:

  • Company-specific background data
  • Regionalized LCA studies
  • Proprietary process data

Carbon Footprinting

Product carbon footprint calculations following ISO 14067 and other recognized standards.

ISO 14067 Compliant Scope 1, 2, 3 Emissions Carbon Neutrality Claims Emission Reduction Strategies

Applications:

  • Carbon footprint labeling
  • Emission reduction planning
  • Carbon neutrality claims

Our LCA Development Process

Structured approach to comprehensive life cycle assessment

01

Goal & Scope Definition

Define the purpose, system boundaries, functional unit, and impact categories for the assessment.

  • Intended application and audience
  • System boundaries and cut-off criteria
  • Functional unit definition
  • Impact category selection
02

Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)

Collect and model data on all relevant inputs and outputs throughout the product life cycle.

  • Data collection from operations and suppliers
  • Background data selection
  • Allocation procedures for multi-output processes
  • Data quality assessment
03

Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

Convert inventory data into environmental impact scores using standardized characterization methods.

  • Impact category characterization
  • Normalization and weighting (optional)
  • Uncertainty analysis
  • Hotspot identification
04

Interpretation & Improvement Analysis

Evaluate results, identify significant issues, and develop recommendations for environmental improvement.

  • Significance assessment of results
  • Completeness, sensitivity, and consistency checks
  • Improvement opportunity identification
  • Conclusions and recommendations
05

EPD Development & Verification

Prepare Environmental Product Declaration documentation and complete third-party verification.

  • EPD documentation preparation
  • Third-party verifier engagement
  • Program operator registration
  • Publication and communication

Industry-Specific LCA Applications

Tailored solutions for metals and mining sector challenges

Steel Production

Key Impact Categories:

  • Global warming potential (carbon footprint)
  • Acidification potential
  • Eutrophication potential
  • Resource depletion (iron ore, coal)
  • Water consumption

Key Standards:

ISO 14040/14044 EN 15804+A2 PCR for Steel Products

Aluminum & Metals

Key Impact Categories:

  • Primary vs. secondary production impacts
  • Energy consumption (smelting)
  • Bauxite residue management
  • Fluoride emissions
  • Recycled content benefits

Key Standards:

ISO 14040/14044 EN 15804+A2 Aluminum PCR

Mining & Minerals

Key Impact Categories:

  • Land use and transformation
  • Water consumption and contamination
  • Tailings management
  • Biodiversity impacts
  • Energy intensity of extraction

Key Standards:

ISO 14040/14044 Mining-specific PCRs ICMM Guidelines

Standards & Compliance

Adherence to international standards and industry-specific requirements

ISO 14040

Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Principles and framework

Scope:

  • LCA framework and principles
  • Goal and scope definition
  • Life cycle inventory analysis
  • Life cycle impact assessment
  • Interpretation

ISO 14044

Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Requirements and guidelines

Scope:

  • Detailed requirements for LCA
  • Data quality requirements
  • Critical review process
  • Reporting requirements
  • Relationship between LCA phases

ISO 14025

Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principles and procedures

Scope:

  • EPD principles and procedures
  • PCR development requirements
  • Verification requirements
  • Program operator responsibilities
  • Communication requirements

EN 15804+A2

Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for construction products

Scope:

  • Core product category rules
  • Mandatory impact categories
  • Data quality requirements
  • Modules for information
  • Benchmarking requirements

ISO 14067

Greenhouse gases - Carbon footprint of products - Requirements and guidelines for quantification

Scope:

  • Carbon footprint quantification
  • Communication requirements
  • Verification and validation
  • GHG emission and removal accounting
  • Carbon neutrality

Product Category Rules (PCRs)

Industry-specific rules for conducting LCAs and developing EPDs for particular product categories

Scope:

  • Product category definition
  • Specific calculation rules
  • Data quality requirements
  • Reporting format specifications
  • Industry-specific parameters

LCA & EPD Success Stories

Real achievements in environmental assessment and product declaration

Steel

Integrated Steel Manufacturer

Developed comprehensive EPDs for steel products, achieving LEED v4 compliance and securing green building projects.

15+
EPDs Developed
LEED
v4 Compliant
30%
Market Growth
Aluminum

Aluminum Extrusion Company

Conducted comparative LCA demonstrating 40% lower carbon footprint vs. competitors, enabling premium pricing.

40%
Lower Footprint
5
New Clients
ISO
14067 Certified
Mining

Mineral Processing Plant

Implemented LCA-based process optimization, reducing energy consumption by 18% and water use by 25%.

18%
Energy Reduction
25%
Water Savings
$2.5M
Annual Savings

Transform Your Environmental Assessment

Move beyond basic compliance to strategic environmental management. Our LCA and EPD experts will help you quantify impacts, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate your sustainability story with credibility.

ISO Compliance
Data-Driven Insights
Third-Party Verified