Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Services

This critical phase transforms inventory data into quantifiable environmental indicators across multiple impact categories. The process evaluates potential effects including global warming potential, water use, acidification, and resource depletion. Each environmental output from the inventory receives characterisation factors that convert emissions into standardised impact scores.

LCIA methodology enables organisations to understand which life cycle stages contribute most significantly to environmental burdens. For construction projects, this analysis reveals whether raw material extraction, manufacturing processes, or operational energy consumption drives the greatest environmental consequences. The assessment produces measurable performance metrics that support evidence-based decision-making for material selection and design optimisation.

Professional LCIA software applies internationally recognised assessment methods such as ReCiPe or CML to ensure consistency across different construction projects. These standardised approaches allow direct comparison between alternative building systems, supporting greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies and enhanced resource efficiency throughout the building lifecycle.

Modern companies increasingly rely on LCA findings to drive meaningful environmental improvements beyond regulatory compliance. These assessments enable organisations to substantiate green claims with robust scientific data, ensuring marketing purposes align with genuine environmental performance.

LCA studies facilitate strategic change by revealing unexpected sustainability opportunities across supply chains. For instance, a construction firm might discover that switching timber suppliers reduces transport emissions by 40% while maintaining cost neutrality.

The methodology supports EPD development, providing standardised environmental declarations that enhance market credibility. Building product manufacturers leverage these verified sustainability credentials to differentiate themselves in competitive markets, demonstrating measurable environmental stewardship to architects and specifiers seeking low-impact materials for their projects.