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LCA - Life Cycle Assessment

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) is an analysis that scientifically evaluates the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process throughout its entire life cycle, from raw materials to final disposal.

This analysis provides businesses with the opportunity to view the environmental performance of their products and processes holistically.

Why is LCA important?

  • It looks at the entire life cycle of a product, not just a single stage of production.
  • It covers all stages, including raw material extraction, production, distribution, use, recycling, and waste disposal.
  • It includes many environmental indicators such as carbon footprint, water footprint, energy consumption, and toxicity.

LCA Aşamaları

1. Definition of Objectives and Scope

  • The purpose, boundaries, and level of detail of the assessment are determined.
  • The stages of the product or process to be included are defined.

2. Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)

  • All inputs and outputs are collected as data (energy, water, raw materials, emissions)
  • Details such as production machinery, transportation vehicles, and packaging processes are taken into account

3. Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

  • The collected data is converted into environmental impact categories
  • Example: Global warming potential, acidification, ozone layer depletion, etc.

4. Interpretation and Results

  • The results obtained are analyzed to develop improvement recommendations
  • The most environmentally efficient options are presented to decision-makers

What Types of Projects Does LCA Apply to?

  • Ürün Tasarımı ve Geliştirme
  • Üretim Süreci İyileştirme
  • Ambalaj Seçimi ve Geri Dönüşüm Kararları
  • Lojistik ve Dağıtım Planlaması
  • Eko-etiket ve çevresel beyan (EPD) hazırlıkları

Standart We Use

  • ISO 14040 – 14044: Basic standards for LCA methodology
  • EN 15804: Environmental product declarations (EPD) for construction products
  • ILCD / PEF: Methodologies recommended by the European Union

Benefits of LCA for Organizations

  • Quantifies the environmental impact of products
  • Enables more sustainable design and production decisions
  • Provides advantages in green marketing and environmental labeling processes
  • Ensures compliance with European Union environmental regulations
  • Provides reliable data for sustainability reports

Create Value with LCA

Life cycle assessment not only demonstrates your environmental responsibility, but also increases efficiency, reduces waste, and enhances brand reputation.

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