Carbon footprinting: how it works and how we can help
Climate change is here to stay, but we can limit how much we add to it. Carbon footprinting helps you see – and reduce – how much GHG emissions your product or company causes.
Explore expert insights on sustainability and life cycle thinking. Our articles offer practical advice, best practices, and the latest trends to support informed decisions.
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.
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?
Blockchain and our planet: why such high energy use?
Blockchain is a promising technology, but it uses enough electricity to power a medium-sized country. Why is that? Find out in our series about blockchain and its impacts.
Product Carbon Footprint standards: which one to choose?
There are many different standards to choose from for calculating a product carbon footprint. This article provides context and some steps to make the decision easier.
Important impact assessment developments of 2021
At the end of each year we review the most important developments in LCA and LCIA methodologies. Read on to learn more about the breakthroughs and improvements made this year.
Important impact assessment developments of 2020
Every year, we highlight the most important developments in impact assessment methodology. The 2020 overview contains many gems worth reading up on.
Updated carbon footprint calculation factors
New scientific insight requires us to update environmental assessment methodologies to better reflect the true impacts of what we do. Recently, an update to the Global Warming Potential factors was released. How will this change carbon footprints?
Why carbon footprint is not enough
Our consultant, Ellen Meijer, shares her view on how the carbon footprint alone does not reveal the full picture of your effect on the environment.