The LCA Framework
Four phases of rigorous environmental assessment
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Section 2 of 5ISO 14040 Standard
The ISO 14040 series defines the principles and framework for conducting lifecycle assessments. It ensures consistency, transparency, and comparability across studies.
🔄 Interactive: Four-Phase Navigator
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Phase 1
Goal & Scope Definition
Define study objectives, system boundaries, and functional unit
Key Steps:
- •Define purpose
- •Set functional unit
- •Determine boundaries
- •Identify data needs
Example:
Compare environmental impact of 1000 paper bags vs 1000 plastic bags for grocery shopping