Data innovation will drive transformation in sustainability
To transition to a truly sustainable world, we need to scale up LCA massively. New technologies and data innovation make that possible. We’ve already tried it in real life!
Sustainability is about collaboration, open dialog and – most of all – action. Read our articles to share in our knowledge and expertise and to build your capacity for purposeful action.
SETAC Europe 2023: Three key takeaways, and what we’re doing about them
Three main challenges are defining the fact-based sustainability world right now: data, standardization and collaboration. At PRé, we’re already working on the key next steps.
Trying to unravel the environmental footprint of e-commerce
E-commerce is here to stay. Its environmental impact is enormous. But how can we measure that? In this article, we’ll share some insights from a study for the European Parliament.
Blockchain and our planet: change is possible
So how do we move away from the limitless energy drain of blockchain? With the Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, a proven method that is currently running Ethereum.
Important impact assessment developments of 2022
At the end of each year we review the most important developments in LCIA. This year, we have new characterization factors, and methodology improvements and developments.
Assessing biodiversity impacts with BioScope
Biodiversity is the backbone of healthy ecosystems. Find out the impact your supply chains and financial products have on biodiversity with BioScope, a free, web-based tool.
Cooking up an LCA study
Daunted by the idea of doing an LCA? If you can bake a quiche, you can do this too. Just like in the kitchen, you really only need four types of elements for a reliable, valuable LCA.
A guide to life cycle costing
Life cycle costing is very much similar to life cycle assessment. In this article you will find out what are the similarities, types and whether it can be done in SimaPro.
Blockchain and our planet: allocation of energy use
Blockchain energy use has no limits. How can we best allocate this energy use and the resulting environmental impacts? How should we consider miners, users, and investors?
Why the circular economy and LCA make each other stronger
The circular economy is an inspiring idea. And with the power of LCA behind it, the resulting new products, strategies and business models can fuel real change.