Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) – Regulations, Requirements, and Reporting
What is ESG? ESG, shorthand for “Environmental, Social, Governance” encapsulates the growing expectation for corporations to uphold ethical standards in these domains. Various frameworks have been established to evaluate and disclose their ESG performance. ESG mirrors the “triple bottom line” conceptualization of sustainability [1]. This approach maintains that sustained viability, whether of a business or […]
⏱️ Now’s the time to make Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) an integral part of your sustainability program
In today’s dynamic business environment, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s an imperative. With European standards such as CSRD, ESPR, and CSDDD setting rigorous benchmarks, companies are compelled to reassess and reimagine their sustainability strategies, taking them from being a separate initiative into being part of their ongoing operation. At the core of […]
EU law will ban ‘climate-neutral’ claims by 2026
False product claims such as “eco friendly”, “carbon neutral” and “biodegradable” could be a thing of the past. The EU is moving ahead with plans to eradicate greenwashing, which is the use of misleading green labeling claims and ads. The plan The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to […]
Sustainability in Product Design: How To Improve Today
We all know it – consumption is ruining our planet. Therefore, it’s vital to make the products we need more sustainable. Luckily, choosing “greener” raw materials only scratches the surface of what Sustainable Product Design can do – how about enhancing the durability and repairability of your products, or leveraging sustainable consumer behavior with your […]
From Data to Impact Data: Impact Assessment in LCA (LCIA)
In LCA we scientifically measure the environmental footprint of a product. And the most essential ingredient (and output) is “data”! Data has different shapes along the LCA-process: In LCA phase 2 (image below), the inventory analysis, we map and gather the total emissions (to air, soil, water), resource extractions, and land use/transformations that our product […]
Comparison of Top LCA Software: Your Ultimate Guide to LCA Solutions
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the scientific method to measure the environmental footprint of products and services. Sustainability, climate change, the circular economy – they’re all becoming part of everyday business. As a result, the market for LCA tools develops quickly. Companies have an increasing need for LCA software. In this article, we highlight and […]
Life Cycle Assessments & The Fashion Industry: The Good, The Bad, The Potential
With the recent increase in greenwashing claims for big names like H&M, Boohoo, Asos, Asda, Life Cycle Assessments (*LCA for short) as a measurement method for the environmental impact of products – has come under quite a lot of critique. These brands are often accused of showing inaccurate environmental data and untransparent/bad sustainability reporting. Of […]
How To Select High-Standard Carbon Offsetting Projects
*This guest article was written by our carbon offsetting partner ClimateSeed. Carbon offsetting has become a well-known term by now. But that doesn’t mean it’s always clear how it actually works. This article will guide you in selecting high-quality carbon offsetting projects that fit your business: Which offset projects can you choose from? What criteria […]
Why Measuring The Environmental Footprint Of Your Product’s Use Phase Is Crucial
When measuring the environmental footprint of a product, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) usually takes into account the impact that occurs in all life phases of your product. This is called ‘from cradle to grave’: from the raw material extraction until the waste disposal. However, one of these phases often surprises people in terms of […]
