Lifecyle Assessment (LCA)

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What is a Lifecyle Assessment?

At Arthian, we support organisations in measuring, understanding, and reducing their environmental impacts through credible, ISO-aligned Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs).

Whether you’re navigating regulatory requirements, strengthening product differentiation, or preparing for an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), our LCA services provide the robust evidence base needed for confident sustainability decision-making.

LCAs go beyond compliance – they empower businesses to identify opportunities for improvement, minimise environmental footprint, and build long-term resilience.

A Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) is a comprehensive, science-based method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service across its entire life cycle – from raw material extraction and manufacturing to distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal.

By quantifying key metrics such as:

Carbon footprint (CO₂e)
Energy consumption
Water use
Resource depletion
Air and water pollution

Benefits of a Lifecyle Assessment:

LCAs help businesses identify environmental hotspots, optimise product design, and support transparent sustainability reporting. They can also help your business:

Meet Compliance & Standards: Align with ISO 14040/14044, EN 15978, and green building certifications like BREEAM.
Enable EPD Development: LCAs form the backbone of Environmental Product Declarations, giving you verified data for transparency.
Drive Net Zero Strategies: Pinpoint carbon-intensive stages and reduce emissions across the value chain.
Enhance ESG Reporting: Provide credible data for Scope 3 emissions, lifecycle carbon analysis, and sustainability disclosures.

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Our LCA Consultancy Services

We offer a comprehensive lifecycle assessment consultancy service, which includes:

Feasibility & Scoping Assessment

Data Collection & Inventory Analysis

Impact Assessment & Interpretation

LCA Reporting & Communication

Feasibility & Scoping Assessment

Not all LCAs are created equal, and picking the right one is key to getting meaningful results. That’s where we come in. We’ll help you figure out which type of LCA best fits your goals:

Cradle-to-Gate – Covers everything from raw material extraction up to the point your product leaves the factory.
Cradle-to-Grave – Takes the full journey into account, including use, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal.
Gate-to-Gate – Focuses on a specific stage or process within your production cycle.

But it’s not just about choosing a boundary. We’ll also define:

Scope boundaries – What’s included and what’s not, so your assessment is clear and credible.
Functional units – The basis for comparison (e.g., per tonne, per unit, per m²), ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Relevant standards – Compliance with globally recognised frameworks like ISO 14040/14044, EN 15804, and ISO 14067, so your results stand up to scrutiny.

In short, we make sure your LCA is fit for purpose, aligned with best practice, and ready to support EPDs, carbon footprint reporting, and sustainability certifications.

Data Collection & Inventory Analysis

We work closely with your internal teams and suppliers to collect life cycle inventory (LCI) data across key areas:

Raw material extraction and supply
Manufacturing and assembly
Packaging and distribution
Product use and maintenance
End-of-life treatment or disposal

We use industry-leading LCA software and databases to model your system accurately.

Impact Assessment & Interpretation

We calculate the environmental impacts of your product or process across multiple categories such as:

Global warming potential (GWP)
Acidification and eutrophication
Ozone depletion
Resource use (energy, water, materials)

We then interpret the results to identify key impact drivers, opportunities for reduction, and potential trade-offs.

LCA Reporting & Communication

You’ll receive a full technical report that is:

Aligned with ISO 14044 requirements
Transparent and verifiable
Tailored for internal and external audiences (e.g., procurement teams, sustainability officers, customers)

We also offer executive summaries and visual dashboards to help communicate findings clearly.

Feasibility & Scoping Assessment

Not all LCAs are created equal, and picking the right one is key to getting meaningful results. That’s where we come in. We’ll help you figure out which type of LCA best fits your goals:

Cradle-to-Gate – Covers everything from raw material extraction up to the point your product leaves the factory.
Cradle-to-Grave – Takes the full journey into account, including use, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal.
Gate-to-Gate – Focuses on a specific stage or process within your production cycle.

But it’s not just about choosing a boundary. We’ll also define:

Scope boundaries – What’s included and what’s not, so your assessment is clear and credible.
Functional units – The basis for comparison (e.g., per tonne, per unit, per m²), ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Relevant standards – Compliance with globally recognised frameworks like ISO 14040/14044, EN 15804, and ISO 14067, so your results stand up to scrutiny.

In short, we make sure your LCA is fit for purpose, aligned with best practice, and ready to support EPDs, carbon footprint reporting, and sustainability certifications.

Data Collection & Inventory Analysis

We work closely with your internal teams and suppliers to collect life cycle inventory (LCI) data across key areas:

Raw material extraction and supply
Manufacturing and assembly
Packaging and distribution
Product use and maintenance
End-of-life treatment or disposal

We use industry-leading LCA software and databases to model your system accurately.

Impact Assessment & Interpretation

We calculate the environmental impacts of your product or process across multiple categories such as:

Global warming potential (GWP)
Acidification and eutrophication
Ozone depletion
Resource use (energy, water, materials)

We then interpret the results to identify key impact drivers, opportunities for reduction, and potential trade-offs.

LCA Reporting & Communication

You’ll receive a full technical report that is:

Aligned with ISO 14044 requirements
Transparent and verifiable
Tailored for internal and external audiences (e.g., procurement teams, sustainability officers, customers)

We also offer executive summaries and visual dashboards to help communicate findings clearly.

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Who We Work With

At Arthian, we collaborate with organisations across a wide range of sectors that are serious about understanding and improving their environmental performance. Our clients span the full value chain — from early-stage design through to large-scale manufacturing. Typical sectors we work with include:

Construction & Building Materials – We work with manufacturers of insulation, concrete, steel, glass, timber, and composite products who need robust, standards-aligned data to support BREEAM assessments, infrastructure frameworks, tenders, and client sustainability requirements.
Manufacturers & Industrial Processors – From specialised components to complex equipment, we support teams looking to meet procurement criteria, demonstrate compliance with sector benchmarks, or strengthen their ESG reporting with reliable lifecycle data.
Product Designers, Architects & Engineers – For design and development teams, we provide clear insights that inform material choices, optimise lifecycle performance, and support design-for-environment and circularity strategies.
Food & Beverage Producers – We help brands map cradle-to-shelf or cradle-to-plate impacts, guiding decisions on sourcing, packaging, operations, and supply chain improvements.
SMEs Entering Green Supply Chains – We support small and medium-sized manufacturers by simplifying the LCA and EPD process, reducing the complexity of data collection, and building internal capability to meet customer and market expectations.

If your organisation is looking to make more informed, evidence-backed sustainability decisions, our expertise is designed to help you get there with clarity and confidence.

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Why Choose Arthian?

Choosing the right LCA Consultant makes all the difference. At Arthian, we bring technical expertise, sector knowledge, and clear communication together to ensure your assessment delivers real value.

Independent & Experienced
We provide impartial, technically robust LCAs aligned with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14025, and industry-specific standards. Our independence ensures objective results you can rely on – whether for internal decisions, stakeholder communication, or external verification.

End-to-End Support
We guide you through the full lifecycle assessment journey, from scoping and data collection to modelling, interpretation, and verification. Our approach is designed to make a complex process straightforward, transparent, and well-managed from beginning to end.

Sector-Specific Expertise
Every industry has its own challenges, data needs, and regulatory landscape. We tailor our methods to match your sector – whether you’re preparing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), supporting a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP), navigating EU regulations, or responding to customer requirements.

Communication That Works
We translate technical LCA results into clear, actionable insights your teams can understand and use. Whether you’re engaging internal decision-makers, clients, or regulators, we help ensure your environmental data is presented with clarity, credibility, and impact.

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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.

What types of products or services can be assessed using LCA?

Almost anything can be assessed using LCA because the methodology is designed to be highly flexible and scalable. Examples include:

Consumer products and packaging
Building materials, construction products, and components
Industrial equipment and manufacturing processes
Digital products and services
Food, beverage, and agricultural systems
Supply chains and service delivery models

If it uses materials, energy, or transport at any stage of its life, it can be assessed with an LCA.

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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What is a Lifecyle Assessment?

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Our LCA Consultancy Services

Feasibility & Scoping Assessment

Data Collection & Inventory Analysis

Impact Assessment & Interpretation

LCA Reporting & Communication

Feasibility & Scoping Assessment

Data Collection & Inventory Analysis

Impact Assessment & Interpretation

LCA Reporting & Communication

Who We Work With

Why Choose Arthian?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)?

Why is conducting an LCA important?

What types of products or services can be assessed using LCA?

Can LCA results be used to create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)?

How does LCA differ from a Carbon Footprint?