BB4.9-Life Cycle Assessment

Elias Koumoulos

  • Description

Development of LCIs (data inventories on materials/energy inputs and outputs) regarding products or processes in cooperation with the interested beneficiaries. Performance of LCA in compliance with the international standards of ISO 14040:06 and ISO 14044 and the European standards EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 and EN 15978:2011 for the Sustainability of Construction Works.

  • Standardisation

ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and EN 15804:2012+A1:2013, EN 15978:2011 for the Sustainability of Construction Works

  • Innovation features

LCA results for innovative materials/components based on real LCIs of foreground data.

Pricing

IRES: 10.000 euros per service month
EUT: Ranging from 5k€ to 500k€

Service delivery timeframe

3.5-7 months depending on project complexity
EUT: 1-48 months depending on project complexity

  • Relevant Industry

Contruction and building materials, renewable energy, advanced materials, sustainable design and green building consultants

Providers

IRES, EUT

Supporting Services

BB4.1 + BB4.2

  • Value proposition

IRES is deeply engaged in sustainability and material innovation research providing our services to the latest cutting-edge technologies, including Nearly Zero Emission Buildings (NZEBs), Renewable Energy Systems, Additive Manufacturing, and Composites, giving us a unique advantage in delivering precise, industry-specific LCA-LCC insights

EUT: has extensive experience and a proven track record in LCA, LCC, S-LCA, design for circularity and SSbD, providing robust, data-driven insights to support sustainable decision-making.

  • Environmental and social impact

LCI & LCA supports the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy objectives by identifying key environmental hotspots and optimizing resource efficiency across industrial processes. By enabling decision-making and compliance with EU sustainability policies, LCA promotes greener innovations, improved energy efficiency, and long-term economic resilience.

  • Geographical and/or infraestructure restrictions

  • Service Support

IRES: Kickoff meeting to understand the project and explain the service. Follow-up meeting for clarifications, if needed. Meeting for results presentation at the end of the service.
EUT: Kickoff meeting to discuss the project and outline the service. Follow-up meetings for any necessary clarifications. Final meeting to present the results.