LCA2GO

These sectors have been chosen, as the manufacturers show a high interest in making clear the environmental benefits of their products to customers (Green industries) and in prioritizing so they can reduce their environmental impacts. Carbon Footprints are a perfect entry point for SMEs to LCA strategies. Thus, implementation of an SME-compatible PCF methodology is a key element of the project. The project has to bridge the language gap between the environmental terminology used in LCAs and the engineering language of product developers... As every sector is characterised by very specific needs regarding environmental assessments and data, a thorough dialogue with the SMEs on their particular interests comes first. Free webtools will serve dedicated needs of the target sectors, addressing the specifics of the technologies and implementing parameterised models, such as calculators for energy-break-even-point of photovoltaics, Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) based on technology..

Primary location: Berlin Germany