Life cycle assessment (LCA), or life cycle analysis, is a method for
evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service
across its entire life cycle. This includes the extraction of raw
material, manufacturing process, distribution, use-phase, and post-use. By
identifying your product life cycle, you can identify your best approach
towards sustainability.
The insights gained from an LCA can help you improve your product
development, and environmental communication, enhance strategic planning,
and support evidence-based policymaking. For example, product designers
can explore how their design choices affect the sustainability of the
products. Sustainability managers can assess the portfolio and see whats
needed to achieve carbon footprint goals. Marketing teams can get factual
data for sustainability communications. A purchasing department can learn
which suppliers have the most sustainable products and methods.
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