Conduct full factory and portfolio assessments at low cost

Conduct hundreds of LCAs simultaneously with low cost per footprint for large portfolios. For manufacturers that create similar products from components of raw materials, assessing individual products one by one is time-consuming and expensive. Full factory and portfolio assessments help reduce cost per product and save time by simultaneously conducting multiple assessments.

What is a full factory and portfolio assessment?

A Full Factory & Portfolio Assessment evaluates the environmental impact of all products and processes within a manufacturing facility or across an entire product portfolio. Instead of assessing products individually, this approach provides a holistic view of resource flows, emissions, and impact hotspots—helping businesses make data-driven sustainability decisions at scale.

Example:
A paint manufacturer produces hundreds of paint variations with different pigments, binders, and solvents across multiple production sites. Instead of calculating the footprint of each paint formula separately, a Full Factory & Portfolio Assessment helps them:

Identify the most impactful raw materials across their entire range.
Compare environmental performance across production facilities.
Find opportunities to optimize energy use, waste reduction, or ingredient sourcing.
Efficiently generate Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) at scale for customer and regulatory compliance.

Why should I do it?

Supply chain transparency

Reduce environmental impacts and support responsible suppliers.

Cost reduction and improved efficiency

Identify and reduce waste, energy costs, and other inefficiencies. Improve your logistics and become more operationally efficient. *

Meeting stakeholder expectations

Communicate your sustainability progress and attract investors and customers. Show your sustainability progress, goals, and improvement strategies.

Regulatory pressure

Comply with environmental laws and standards (like CSRD, CPR, PED, OEF, PCF, CFP, CBAM) and minimize the risk of legal issues and penalties.

Avoiding greenwashing and making verified claims

Get verified LCA data to support carbon-neutral or eco-friendly claims.

Future-proofing your business

Stay ahead of industry trends, future-proof your operations, and contribute to the global effort toward sustainability.

* In 2021, suppliers worldwide reported $29 billion in savings from the reduction of CO₂ equivalents. These savings mostly came from operational efficiencies and returns on renewable energy investments.

Reduce costs by conducting LCAs at scale

Conducting full factory and portfolio assessments is one of the most effective ways to stay compliant, now and in the future. With Ecochain, you can get comprehensive footprint data that aligns with multiple reporting and compliance frameworks. Stay future-proof for evolving sustainability requirements.