Life cycle assessments that stand up to scrutiny
ISO-conformant LCAs for manufacturers who need credible, independently verified environmental data — for marketing claims, procurement requirements, green building certifications, and regulatory filings.
ISO 14040/44 conformant
Third-party verification & validation
Both Screening Level & Custom Options
Full Service through Claims Stage
WHAT IS AN LCA
A full-picture view of your product's environmental impact
A life cycle assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impact of a product or service across its entire life — from raw material extraction and manufacturing through use and end of life. It's the gold standard for understanding where your footprint actually comes from, and the foundation for any credible environmental claim.
WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE?
More situations than you might think
LCAs are required or strongly preferred for LEED and BREEAM credits, Buy Clean procurement policies, EPD development, comparative marketing claims, and an expanding set of product environmental disclosure regulations. They're also increasingly requested directly by customers and procurement teams in construction, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
WHY IT MATTERS
What a JBE LCA can do for your business
Beyond the compliance checkbox — LCA data creates real strategic value.
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Pinpoint environmental hotspots
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See exactly where in your value chain the biggest impacts occur — so improvement efforts go where they count.
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Design lower-footprint products
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Use LCA insights from the start — guiding material selection and process choices to reduce impact before products are launched.
Hotspot analysis
A rapid, high-level assessment that identifies where in your value chain the most significant environmental impacts occur. Uses secondary and published data. Ideal for internal R&D decision-making, supplier engagement, and setting improvement priorities — before committing to a full ISO study.
ISO LCA
Critical Review
Custom Tools
Training
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Make defensible marketing claims
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Back environmental statements with verified data — reducing legal and reputational risk from greenwashing claims.
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Meet certification requirements
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Satisfy LEED, BREEAM, Buy Clean policies, and emerging product environmental disclosure regulations — with documentation that holds up.
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Gain a competitive edge
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Differentiate in procurement processes and tenders where LCA data is scored — especially in construction and manufacturing.
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Build stakeholder trust
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Demonstrate environmental performance with independently verified, publicly disclosable data — not just internal assertions.
Comprehensive LCA (ISO 14040/44)
Full life cycle studies conforming to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, supported by robust primary and secondary data. Independently verified and suitable for public disclosure, comparative claims, EPD development, and regulatory submissions. See the LCA types table below to find the right study design for your situation.
Third-party critical review
ISO 14044 requires independent critical review for any LCA used in public disclosures or comparative claims. We provide critical review for LCAs and PCRs developed by other practitioners. JBE is an approved EPD verifier through SmartEPD.
Note: we do not provide critical review for LCAs we authored ourselves.
Custom LCA tools
Need to generate LCA results at scale or on demand? We build bespoke LCA calculation tools tailored to your products and processes — tools you own and control. Tools can be critically reviewed to enable public sharing of results. Ongoing maintenance and updates available as your products or datasets evolve.
LCA training
Misrepresenting LCA results — even unintentionally — creates real legal and reputational risk. Our tailored training programs equip marketing, product, and executive teams with the knowledge to accurately communicate LCA findings. Beginner through advanced, with industry-specific tracks available.
A note on legal risk
Companies face lawsuits and FTC scrutiny for misleading environmental marketing claims — including claims based on LCA results that were real but improperly communicated. Our training programs are specifically designed to close this gap for marketing and leadership teams.
OUR SERVICES
Full-spectrum LCA support
We scope every project to your goals, timeline, and budget. Not sure what you need? We'll help you figure it out.
Screening LCA
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STUDY
Which type of LCA do you need?
Each LCA type is designed for a specific purpose. Using the wrong one for a marketing claim can create legal liability. Here are the most common study types we conduct.
HOW IT WORKS
Our LCA process
A typical LCA engagement runs 3-6 months depending on data availability and scope. Here's what to expect.
01 — Scope
Goal & scope definition
We define system boundaries, functional unit, data requirements, and intended use — whether internal, public, or regulatory.
02 — Data
Inventory collection
We work with your team to gather primary data and supplement with industry-standard secondary datasets where needed.
03 — Model
Impact assessment
We model your full life cycle using leading LCA software and apply recognized impact assessment methods (e.g. TRACI, CML, EF).
04 — Review
Verification & report
Results are independently verified, with a final report ready for internal use, public disclosure, or EPD development.
Not sure which LCA is right for you?
We'll help you scope the right study for your goals, timeline, and budget — no pressure.
Case Studies
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Comparative LCA: Carbon Capture & Tax Credit
Our comparative LCA revealed the environmental benefits and potential IRS 45Q tax credits of a carbon capture system.
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Product Line LCAs & Custom LCA Tool
We conducted 350 LCAs and a custom LCA tool to help a carbon black manufacturer assess new products globally.
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Carbon Capture LCA for Department of Energy Grant
Comparison LCA – power plant with new carbon capture technology relative to standard plant.
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Comparative LCA Study for Aluminum Cans
Comparative carbon LCA of aluminum beverage cans, glass, and PET bottles used to package carbonated drinks.
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Development of Coconut Farming Carbon Emission Factor
Analysis evaluating regenerative practices’ impacts on soil carbon, emissions to improve performance of coconut farming.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Our expert team creates industry-leading LCAs and EPDs, delivering precise, actionable insights to drive corporate sustainability and competitive advantage.