Life Cycle Analysis
The LCA is a multi-criteria and multi-stage methodology that evaluates all the potential environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle. This includes the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, consumer use, and finally, disposal or recycling.
LCA Administration configuration
The LCA uses the following lists, available in the administration:
- Life cycle analysis characteristic
- LCA units value list
- LCA measurement methods value list
beCPG can populate these lists through import files, or you can fill them in manually.
Modifying entity templates
You must add the LCA list to the templates of all the entities that will carry LCA information (raw materials, finished products, semi-finished products, packaging, resources, etc.). Click here for more information.
LCA utilization
For raw materials, packaging and resources, fill in the LCA list. You can import LCA data directly from ADEME's Agribalyse database to get detailed information on the environmental impact of raw materials.
The software automatically calculates the life cycle analysis of products using data related to raw materials, recipes, packaging, and manufacturing processes. Users can also define the characteristics to calculate, such as the impact on climate change in CO2 equivalent, and integrate custom calculation rules to meet the specific needs of their company.
The display of the LCA score in the properties is linked to an aspect on the product; click here for more information.
Calculation of the environmental footprint of products
From the LCA data provided, beCPG can automatically calculate the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). This standardized European Union method offers an overview of the environmental footprint of products. This advanced functionality allows companies to measure and compare their products according to a set of environmental criteria, thereby aligning their practices with European standards.
