Life Cycle Assessment
Systematic analysis of the environmental impact of your product, material, process, or other measurable activity. Compared to a carbon footprint of product, an LCA evaluates a broader range of impacts including human health, ecosystem quality, and resource availability, and it also positions you to have verified data in the future.
- Climate + Carbon
- Water + Nature
- Sustainability
Analysis Solution
Our Process
From initial assessment to ongoing monitoring, our tailored solutions empower your business to make informed decisions to reduce your environmental impact.
We perform our work in accordance with relevant standards including ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14067, and the GHG Protocol Product Standard.
Define Scope & Goal.
We work with you to develop an appropriate and thorough goal and scope for your LCA which serves as the foundation of the assessment.
Life Cycle Inventory.
With a thorough understanding of your operations, we work with you to gather comprehensive data on your process inputs and outputs for each life cycle stage.
Life Cycle Impact Assessment.
We source and apply appropriate environmental factors (e.g. emissions factors) to assess your product/process across each stage of its life cycle.
Life Cycle Interpretation.
We perform a systematic review of the life cycle inventory and impact assessment to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the main drivers of the impact of your product/process. We also provide insights on the most efficient and significant opportunities to reduce life cycle environmental impacts.
Report.
You’ll receive a final report that helps you understand the primary drivers of your life cycle assessment, identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency and waste reduction, optimize your supply chain for the environment, manage risk, and improve your stakeholder relationships.
Case Study
We truly appreciate Fresh Coast’s responsiveness and quick turnaround time. Their expertise and quality work has helped us to advance our sustainability efforts which are a key component of our company’s success.”
Michelle Chao, Phoenix Tailings
Key Benefits
Meet Customer Requirements
Understand Opportunities to Reduce Cost, Reduce Risk, and Improve Resource Efficiency
Gain Competitive Advantage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Life Cycle Assessment, and how is it used?
LCA is a method used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle. It’s used to identify areas of high environmental impact and inform decisions that can reduce its environmental footprint.
How can an LCA benefit my organization?
An LCA helps organizations understand the environmental implications of their products or services, identify opportunities for improvement, and make informed decisions that reduce environmental impact. LCAs position your organization to capitalize on the market shift toward tangible, measurable sustainability outcomes rather than abstract corporate commitments and solve the dual challenge of customer demands and Scope 3 complexity. An LCA delivers measurable business value in numerous ways, helping organizations to:
- Meet Customer Requirements: Respond to the growing number of procurement requests for product carbon footprint data—a requirement increasingly embedded in RFPs and supplier scorecards
- Reduce Scope 3 Emissions: Identify specific materials or manufacturing processes where improvements can reduce both costs and emissions simultaneously
- Competitive Differentiation: Provide legitimate, data-backed environmental claims in markets where customers are willing to pay premiums for sustainable products
- Supply Chain Leverage: Use LCA data to engage suppliers on emissions reduction, shifting the burden to upstream partners
- Regulatory Readiness: Prepare for intensifying product-level disclosure requirements emerging in EU and California regulations
What types of products or services can be assessed using an LCA?
We can conduct LCAs for a wide range of products and services across various industries, from consumer goods and clean energy products to industrial processes.