Feasibility & scoping assessment
We define the appropriate LCA type – cradle-to-gate, cradle-to-grave, or gate-to-gate – and establish scope boundaries, functional units, and standards.
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Evidence-Based Sustainability for Products and Processes
What is a Lifecycle Assessment?
A Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impact of a product, process, or service across its full lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life. It quantifies metrics like carbon footprint, energy use, and pollution to identify hotspots and guide sustainable design.
Our LCA Consultancy Services
Arthian provides end-to-end LCA services including feasibility scoping, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and reporting. We tailor each assessment to your product, sector, and sustainability goals, whether you’re targeting EPDs, regulatory compliance, or internal optimisation.
Our LCA Consultancy Services
Our LCA services provide critical insights to support responsible and resilient business strategies
Feasibility & scoping assessment
We define the appropriate LCA type – cradle-to-gate, cradle-to-grave, or gate-to-gate – and establish scope boundaries, functional units, and standards.
Data collection & inventory analysis
We collect life cycle inventory data across raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, use, and disposal – using leading LCA tools and databases.
Impact assessment & interpretation
We calculate environmental impacts across categories like GWP, acidification, and resource use – then interpret results to identify reduction opportunities.
LCA reporting & communication
We deliver ISO-aligned reports with technical detail, executive summaries, and visual dashboards – tailored for internal and external audiences.
EPD & certification alignment
We ensure your LCA meets Product Category Rules and programme requirements for EPDs, BREEAM, CBAM, and other frameworks.
Data collection & inventory analysis
We collect life cycle inventory data across raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, use, and disposal – using leading LCA tools and databases.
Impact assessment & interpretation
We calculate environmental impacts across categories like GWP, acidification, and resource use – then interpret results to identify reduction opportunities.
LCA reporting & communication
We deliver ISO-aligned reports with technical detail, executive summaries, and visual dashboards – tailored for internal and external audiences.
EPD & certification alignment
We ensure your LCA meets Product Category Rules and programme requirements for EPDs, BREEAM, CBAM, and other frameworks.
Why Choose Arthian's Sustainability Consultants?
Integration
Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.
Our Experience
National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.
Our Understanding
Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.
Results Driven
Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)?
A Lifecycle Assessment is a structured, science-based method used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service across its entire lifecycle. This includes every stage — raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, product use, and end-of-life treatment such as recycling, recovery, or disposal. By taking this full “cradle-to-grave” (or “cradle-to-cradle”) view, LCA provides a complete picture of where environmental impacts occur and how they interact across the value chain.
Why is conducting an LCA important?
LCAs help organisations move beyond assumptions to evidence-based decision-making. By pinpointing the stages and activities that drive the greatest environmental impact, LCA supports smarter design, material choices, and operational improvements. It also plays a critical role in demonstrating regulatory compliance, meeting procurement requirements, supporting sustainability reporting, and strengthening credibility with customers and investors. Ultimately, an LCA helps organisations reduce risk, improve performance, and build more resilient and sustainable products and systems.
Can LCA results be used to create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)?
Absolutely. An LCA provides the technical foundation required for an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The LCA must follow relevant standards such as ISO 14040/44 and comply with Product Category Rules (PCRs) to ensure transparency, comparability, and consistency. Once completed, the results are independently verified and published as an EPD, enabling organisations to communicate product impacts confidently and credibly in the marketplace.
How does LCA differ from a Carbon Footprint?
LCA assesses multiple environmental impact categories (e.g., global warming, water use, toxicity), while a Carbon Footprint focuses solely on greenhouse gas emissions. This multi-impact approach provides a more complete and balanced understanding of environmental performance, helping organisations avoid unintended trade-offs and make more informed sustainability decisions.
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