LCA Analysis: From Data to Decarbonisation Decisions
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the only methodology that provides a complete picture of a product's environmental impact — from raw materials to end of life. LCA results feed into EPD, DPP, and ESG reporting.
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Verified by TÜV NORD
LCA Analysis Results
Disposable Syringe 5ml
ISO 14040 · ISO 14044 · EN 15804
691.54
kg CO₂-Eq
4,230
L H₂O
1,842
MJ
Breakdown by lifecycle stage
62%
12%
8%
14%
4%
| Impact category | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| GWP-total | 691.54 | kg CO₂-Eq |
| AP | 3.42 | mol H⁺-Eq |
| EP-freshwater | 0.018 | kg P-Eq |
| ODP | 2.1e-7 | kg CFC-11-Eq |
What is LCA?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardised method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product, service, or organisation across its entire lifecycle — in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
Definition
Systematic analysis of environmental impacts from raw material extraction, through manufacturing and use, to end of life.
Purpose
Identify emission hotspots, compare design variants, and provide data for EPD certification, PEF, and CSRD/ESRS reporting.
Output
Quantification of impact across 16+ categories (GWP, AP, EP, ODP) broken down by lifecycle stage with report generation.
3 Approaches to LCA
Choose the methodology that fits your goal — from a single product footprint to corporate reporting.
PEF — The European Environmental Footprint Standard
Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) is the European Commission's methodology ensuring comparability of LCA results across products in the same category. Required by ESPR and increasingly used in public procurement.
- 16 mandatory environmental impact categories
- Comparable results through PEFCR (Product Category Rules)
- Required by ESPR for Digital Product Passports
- Data from EF (Environmental Footprint) 3.1 database
- Industry benchmarking
- Results ready for B2C communication (green labels)
What-if Scenario Explorer
Adjust sliders and see how changes in recycling, materials, and transport affect the carbon footprint.
Scenario Explorer [kg CO₂-Eq]
Estimated what-if scenarios based on current stage profile.
Baseline result
691.54 kg CO₂-Eq
Scenario comparison workshop
Create up to 4 scenarios and compare the impact of changes.
Current draft
Using default slider values
Recycled content share
Scales raw material sourcing (A1) based on target recycled content.
Target recycled content: 50%
Current weighted recycled content: 0%
Scenario result
691.54 kg CO₂-Eq
Product lightweighting
Scales A1, A2, A3 and C to estimate less material usage.
Material reduction: 10%
Scenario result
622.39 kg CO₂-Eq
-69.15 kg CO₂-Eq (-10%)
Transport optimization
Scales raw material transport (A2) and distribution (A4).
Transport reduction: 20%
Scenario result
672.59 kg CO₂-Eq
-18.95 kg CO₂-Eq (-2.74%)
System Boundaries & Product Lifecycle
Define the scope — cradle to gate, gate to grave, or full product lifecycle.
RAW MATERIALS
Extraction & processing
MANUFACTURING
Production & packaging
DISTRIBUTION
Transport & storage
USE PHASE
Product usage
END OF LIFE
Disposal & recycling
Why LCA with Envirly?
ecoinvent 3.11 Database
Over 8,000 processes and 21,000 products — the world's largest and most cited LCA database, included in the platform.
Automated Calculations
The calculation engine recalculates results in real time with every parameter change — no manual spreadsheet modelling.
TÜV NORD Verification
The platform holds a TÜV NORD certificate confirming ISO 14040/14044 compliance — results are accepted by auditors.
PEF-compliant
The PEF module covers all 16 impact categories and PEFCR, ready for ESPR requirements and Digital Product Passport.
Export to EPD & DPP
LCA results feed directly into the EPD report generator or Digital Product Passport — no data re-entry needed.
What-if Scenarios
Compare variants: change recycled content, transport route, or energy source and see the LCA impact in real time.
Who Needs LCA Analysis?
Three typical scenarios — from FMCG manufacturer to CSRD-reporting company to B2B supplier.
FMCG Manufacturer: Green Labels & Comparability
FMCG manufacturers need PEF to place credible environmental information on packaging and meet Green Claims Directive requirements. Envirly delivers results in a format ready for B2C communication.
Key Features
- PEF with 16 impact categories
- Data for Green Claims Directive-compliant environmental labels
- Automatic benchmark against product category
- Export to DPP with QR code
- Compare packaging variants (glass vs PET vs aluminium)
- Report ready for third-party verification
Frequently Asked Questions About LCA
Order LCA Analysis for Your Product or Organisation
Over 173 companies use Envirly for life cycle assessment. TÜV NORD certified. Ecoinvent database included. Results ready for EPD, DPP, and CSRD.