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)?
An LCA is a systematic analysis of the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service across its entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction to disposal or recycling.
Why is conducting an LCA important?
It helps organisations identify environmental hotspots, reduce impacts, comply with regulations, and improve sustainability performance across the value chain.
Can LCA results be used to create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)?
Yes, LCAs provide the technical foundation for EPDs by delivering quantified impact data aligned with ISO 14025 and PCRs.
How does LCA differ from a Carbon Footprint?
LCA covers multiple environmental impact categories, while a Carbon Footprint focuses solely on greenhouse gas emissions.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.