Life Cycle Assessment and Supply Chain Analysis

A lifecycle assessment (LCA) is a deep dive into the manufacturing process for a product, from raw material extraction through end-of-life.

Although supply chain emissions are optional for public disclosure, they can add significant strategic value. Because the majority of product emissions usually reside outside a company's offices and facilities and in its supply chain and product use, an LCA can be one of the most effective means of managing the overall product cost and environmental impact. And with major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Tesco developing sustainability, carbon, energy, packaging, and product scorecards, many companies need to know the full environmental impacts of their products and supply chain, and need the help of trusted consultants to do it.

ClearCarbon has significant experience in LCAs and supply chain analyses, having conducted dozens of successful projects. We have the flexibility and insight to measure carbon emissions during every phase of a product’s lifecycle, including raw material extraction, energy use, manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life.

We have developed a proven 7-step approach to measuring supply chain emissions and a methodology that are comprehensive and efficient. Our approach includes mapping steps of the production process, identifying each emissions source, associating required data, and finding necessary information within a company and throughout its supply chain.

Our LCAs have been used to increase supply chain efficiency, improve product and packaging design, streamline transportation logistics, reduce facility energy use, save money, and sell more product.

Related Case Studies

• 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Life Cycle Assessment
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