Own your product footprint: The business case for suppliers
Date: July 29Time: 11:00-12:00Duration: 60 minutes (45-minute conversation + 15-minute Q&A) As supplier requirements for product-level carbon footprint (PCF) data increase, more companies are asking: what’s the return on investment? In this 60-minute webinar, experts from Unilever and Ecochain will explore how suppliers are using PCF data not just for compliance, but as a competitive […]
Comparison of Top LCA Software: Your Ultimate Guide to LCA Solutions
Comparison of Top LCA Tools: Your Ultimate Guide to LCA Solutions Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the scientific method to measure the environmental footprint of products and services. Sustainability, climate change, the circular economy – they’re all becoming part of everyday business. As a result, the market for LCA tools develops quickly. Companies have an increasing need for […]
How Rose Acre Farms took ownership of their product footprint with Ecochain
From zero to a clear reduction strategy – this is how the 2nd largest egg producer in the US took ownership of their product footprint using Ecochain with little to no expertise. “I knew nothing about Scope 3 reporting before we got started. But once we committed, we got rolling, and it was so much […]
Enrico Foods: Gaining Product-Level Insights with Ecochain LCA Automation Software
Company Overview Company Name: Enrico Foods (Bertolli, Jean Bâton, etc) Industry: Food Production and distribution Focus: Producing high-quality sauces, spices, and pasta for retail and foodservice clients. Using Ecochain since: 2022 “Ecochain’s software provided us with the data we needed to take real action. Conducting LCAs can be complex, but with Ecochain’s support, we […]
Cradle-to-Grave in LCA: What Is It & How Does It Work?
The term “Cradle to Grave” is completely intertwined with the scientific method Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA is thé scientific method to measure all environmental impacts of a product. Cradle-to-grave is one of several “life cycle models” you can choose in your measurements – and determines the scope of insights you gain from your LCA. […]
Cradle-to-Cradle in LCA: What Is It & How Does It Work?
Cradle-to-cradle or cradle to cradle, does not let old products go to waste. Instead, a product’s materials and components are repurposed or recycled. This keeps materials “in the economic loop” and saves energy during production. Win-win. The “circular economy” received increasing international attention since 2010. Its main purpose: revolutionize how materials are used in our […]
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – Everything you need to know
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analysis of the impact one object has on the world around it. But who benefits from it? How does it work exactly? In this guide, you get an in-depth, non-technical overview of: What a Life Cycle Assessment really is, The different approaches to it, How it works in practice, And […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – 2024 Overview
What is the Ecodesign Directive? The European Ecodesign Directive (Directive 2009/125/EC) sets ecological standards for the design of specific product groups in the member states of the European Union. It works alongside its “sister directive,” the Energy Labeling Regulation, which governs the energy labeling of such products—commonly seen on appliances like fridges and washing machines. […]
10 Common LCA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Like anything data-related, life cycle assessment (LCA) results are susceptible to mistakes or oversights along the way. Bewaring common mistakes and self-assessing your performance can save you money on professional reviews, and increases your hands-on LCA knowledge! To get a reliable and accurate LCA, in this article, you’ll learn about the most common mistakes (such […]
Maximizing the Power of Plant-based Cheese: Willicroft’s Journey from Assumptions to Effective Climate Action
In this case study you’ll find: How user-friendly LCA software Mobius elevated environmental insights by consolidating all data on a single platform – and shook up Willicroft’s assumptions about the environmental impact of their products.Sustainable product design in practice – replacing an impactful former main ingredient.Willicroft’s stance on food labeling, carbon taxation, and balancing environmental […]
