BB4.4-Life Cycle Assessment

Elias Koumoulos

  • Description

sLCA according to the international standards of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 and the Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products (UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative)

  • Standardisation

ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 and the Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products (UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative)

  • Innovation features

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

Pricing

IRES: 6.200€ per service month, EUT: Ranging from 5k€ to 500k€

Service delivery timeframe

IRES: 2-3.5 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

LCI, LCA, LCC
Safe-and-Sustainable by Design

  • Value proposition

IRES: 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

S-LCA aligns with the EU’s Just Transition Mechanism and sustainable development policies by assessing the social and socio-economic impacts of materials and technologies across their supply chains. By identifying risks related to labor conditions, human rights, and community well-being, S-LCA enables responsible decision-making, enhances corporate social responsibility, and promotes fair and ethical industrial practices.

  • 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.