Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Services
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic methodology for evaluating the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life — from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling.
QRS conducts LCA studies in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, providing scientifically rigorous assessments that help organisations understand their environmental footprint, identify hotspots for improvement, support product design decisions, and substantiate environmental claims.
Our Service Scope
Cradle-to-Gate LCA
Assessment of environmental impacts from raw material extraction to the factory gate, used for B2B reporting and EPDs.
Cradle-to-Grave LCA
Full life cycle assessment including product use and end-of-life treatment for comprehensive impact quantification.
Comparative LCA
Comparison of environmental profiles of alternative products, materials or processes to support design decisions.
Carbon Footprint (PAS 2050)
Product-level carbon footprint assessment in accordance with PAS 2050 and ISO 14067.
Critical Review
Independent critical review of LCA studies in accordance with ISO 14044 for third-party declarations.
LCA for EPD Development
Providing the LCA data foundation required for Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) development and registration.
Our Deliverables
Every QRS engagement concludes with a comprehensive set of clear, professional deliverables designed to meet regulatory requirements and drive informed decision-making.
Discuss Your Requirements- LCA study report (ISO 14040/14044 compliant)
- Life cycle inventory (LCI) dataset
- Environmental impact profile across multiple categories
- Hotspot analysis and improvement recommendations
- Critical review statement (where required)