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.
Integrated software Carbon footprint
Online tool for calculating GHG emissions in the Dutch dairy sector
For Zuivel NL and FrieslandCampina, PRé and software company VAA created a climate add-on to the mandatory online KringloopWijzer tool, allowing 16,000 dairy farmers to calculate and reduce their GHG emissions.
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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 the 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.
SimaPro Carbon footprint
Monitoring recycling of electrical equipment
Dutch recycling company Wecycle wanted to understand the environmental benefits of their recycling activities. PRé measured the total environmental and climate change performance of recycling of electronics and energy efficient lighting.
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SimaPro Carbon footprint Life cycle assessment
Carbon footprint analysis of bottled water
PRé reviewed supply chains for NIKA, a bottled water producer, to update its carbon footprint analyses and maintain a CarbonFree certification. This resulted in a benchmark for comparison, and successful application for the certificate.
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