Product Footprinting & LCA

Every product has an impact on the environment, including factors such as CO₂ emissions, land use, and resource consumption. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprinting are methods used to assess the environmental performance of products and supply chains. These methods allow for comparisons between products or activities based on CO₂ emissions, land use, and the identification of ‘hotspots.’ They provide insights into potential environmental improvements within the supply chain.

Through our dedicated Environmental Footprinting Team, we have been supporting numerous companies and organizations with LCAs and Carbon Footprints over the years.

We can assist you with the entire process of conducting an LCA or Carbon Footprint analysis, from initial drafting to interpreting the results for your products.

Why Perform Environmental Footprinting?

Investigating the impact of a product or process provides an opportunity for significant maturity in your sustainability journey. It offers key information to guide decisions in your activities and substantiate strategic choices.

Additionally, environmental footprinting information is particularly relevant for:

• Innovation – aligning with your sustainability goals.
• Information – communicating the environmental impact of your products or production process to your customers or investors.
• Mitigation – improving the sustainability of your product or service through hot-spot identification and data-based decision-making.    
• Compliance – meeting upcoming regulations.
• Differentiation – showcasing your products based on their beneficial environmental performance to increase market value.
• Savings – gaining insights into energy and material-saving options used in the production process.

How We Can Help You

We are Agri-Food Sustainability Experts

For years, we have specialized in agri-food sustainability and have developed a strong knowledge of the different sectors, their specific impacts, and challenges.

Our growing teams of Agri-food, Sustainability experts, Data Specialists and Software Engineers are passionate about promoting more responsible practices and sustainable solutions within the Agri-Food system.

Leading Databases for the Agri-Food Sector

As leaders in Agri-Food sustainability, we have developed a globally recognized software solutions to assist stakeholders in this ecosystem in assessing their impact.

• The Agri-footprint Database: the world’s foremost source of environmental footprinting data for the agri-food sector.
• LUC Impact: A comprehensive solution for calculating greenhouse gas emissions resulting from land use change.

A Reliable Scientific Approach

LCA and Carbon Footprints are conducted following standardized and internationally recognized methods, such as ISO 14040/44. We are meticulous in using dependable data to ensure consistent and transparent results.

Typical Types of Projects

Case Studies

Development of the EU Environmental Footprint Datasets

LCA of Oatly Products

Primary Data for Albert Heijn