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In LCA, we don't use "zero" because every unit of energy has a physical footprint. To capture wind or solar power, we still have to mine raw materials and manufacture infrastructure, meaning the electricity carries a "debt" from the production of the turbines or panels themselves. You are likely familiar with the carbon accounting convention of assigning a zero impact to renewable electricity; while this is a useful simplification to encourage the switch to green energy, it doesn't reflect the full physical reality. By digging deeper into the energy provider’s own supply chain (their Scope 3), LCA replaces that accounting convention with a more representative model of the resources actually consumed to power your operations.

Exiobase is an essential tool for tracking the environmental impacts of global supply chains. By bringing version 3.9.6 directly into Earthster, we are ensuring that your Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are powered by the most up-to-date and refined macroeconomic and environmental data.

Earthster LCA Software combines high volume portfolio capability, cost-efficiency and internal empowerment. These strengths make Earthster a Strong fit for large manufacturers with large portfolios, many similar products and complex products.

For the second year in a row, Earthster is the first software in the world to implement and release the latest version of Ecoinvent (3.11).

In any business today, understanding the impacts of products throughout their lifecycle has become paramount. The gold standard for this is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). They provide a comprehensive view of the environmental footprint of products from cradle to grave. Central to both of these is a lesser-known yet crucial component: Product Category Rules (PCR).

In today's eco-conscious world, making informed choices about the products we buy is more important than ever. But with so much information out there, it can be hard to know which products are truly sustainable. Enter the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), a powerful tool that sheds light on the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is more than just a regulatory framework; it represents a paradigm shift in corporate sustainability. How does LCA fit into this regulation?

Your company has taken on the sustainability path to create greener products. You have started your Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) activities and are well on your way to understanding and communicating your insights internally and externally. Now what? How can you communicate these insights to full effect?

One of the key questions when doing an LCA is which stages are considered “the life cycle” for this particular case. What’s covered? What’s the scope? In this context, you will encounter the terms “Cradle to Grave” and “Cradle to Gate” (among others). In this blogpost we will look at each of them, their differences, and when to use each one.

Conducting a comprehensive LCA can be a complex process, especially for businesses aiming to adopt a scalable approach. To help sustainability professionals and business professionals navigate through this process, we have prepared a step-by-step guide that outlines the key stages involved in conducting a scalable Life Cycle Assessment.