Our presentations and side events at LCM 2023
In case you missed us at LCM 2023, check out our PRé team's sessions and presentations at the event.
Explore expert insights on sustainability and life cycle thinking. Our articles offer practical advice, best practices, and the latest trends to support informed decisions.
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.
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.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) explained
LCA, or life cycle assessment is the factual analysis of a product’s entire life cycle in terms of sustainability. With it, you can reliably evaluate the environmental impacts of your product or service from cradle to grave.
Obscure impacts demystified: Ecotoxicity in aquatic ecosystems
Ecotoxicity describes the toxic effects of substances on ecosystems. A complex, yet critical topic for the effects on ecosystems and humans.