Earlier this year, ecoinvent, a leading LCA database, released two updates (3.9 and 3.10) to give more clarity on products made from crude oil and natural gas. Read more on the groundbreaking updates and impact on calculations here: renewable-carbon.eu/news/products-… #oil #ESG

In January of this year, a team of researchers conducted a comparative life cycle assessment to analyze the emissions of electric vehicles (Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model S) and hybrid counterparts (Toyota Prius, Honda Accord). Read more here: nature.com/articles/s4159…

In July 2022, the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) launched its Nature-related Data Catalyst Initiative (DCI) to improve market access to "nature-related data". Read more here: pwc.com/gx/en/issues/e… #TNFD #nature #ESG #sustainability

IN 2023, we donated $1000 USD to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) to help protect sea lions and other creatures along the #pacificcoast! Donate to CIMWI here: cimwi.org/donate #conservation #biodiversity #california

In July of 2023, Dr. Bronner's released a 32-oz paper-based carton to refill their standard rPET bottles. The decision was driven by an LCA. Read more: packworld.com/sustainable-pa… #sustainability #ESG #packaging #LCA

LCA Trivia Week 6! The answer will be revealed next week. Which of the following is not a common LCA software?

A few years ago we worked with Chase Design Group to deliver a presentation to a Global Procter & Gamble group focused on dish care and soap! The goal of the session was to inspire teams to implement product and #Packaging innovation focused on #Sustainability #Sustainability #ESG

In a recent Forbes Technology Council article, members gave 20 tips to help organizations minimize their carbon footprint. Amongst the list was "Gain Insights from LCAs". Read more here: forbes.com/sites/forbeste… #LCA #ESG #strategy

Sustainability professionals understand the challenges of quantifying and addressing Scope 3 emissions, which is why Lowe's is actively engaging its hundreds of suppliers through education, webinars, consulting, and more. Read more here: greenbiz.com/article/how-lo… #emissions #ESG

Meet our very own Riya Sony! Riya has served as our Sustainability Program Manager for over a year and a half! Learn more about our team and mission here: cleanagency.com/about-us #ESG #LCA #lifecycleassessment #sustainablepackaging

Have you ever heard of "Green Methanol"? ♻⛽ An Austrian company called OBRIST Group uses direct air capture (DAC) to filter CO2 from the atmosphere to make green methanol! Read more on #greenmethanol here: dw.com/en/sustainable… #carboncapture

Earlier this week, the US government released new rules to govern the use of voluntary carbon credits. The move aims to "boost confidence in a nascent market after some high-profile offset projects failed to deliver the promised emissions reductions." shorturl.at/VDmmC

Earlier this week, YahooFinance reported that Mondi Group used a life cycle assessment (#LCA) to demonstrate the benefits of its Hug&Hold solution over conventional plastic rings for bottle multi-packs. More here: shorturl.at/HNDH5 #packaging #sustainability #ESG

Sustainability reporting frameworks, both voluntary and mandatory, are gaining ever-greater significance across industries. Many call on organizations to calculate their #carbonfootprint . . . Read more in this EY article: ey.com/en_us/insights… #ESG #sustainability

#LCA Trivia! The answer will be revealed this Friday. TRUE OR FALSE . . . ISO 14040, the ISO standard for life cycle assessments (LCA) is reviewed every 2 years.

Have you ever heard of ISO 14040? It's one of the most widely used standards for life cycle assessment (LCA) worldwide, guiding the process through four essential stages for effective and comparable results. Learn more: cleanagency.com/blog/f/clean-a… #LCA #ISO14040 #sustainablilty

Did you know that using natural materials like cob, light straw clay, and rammed earth for building structures can significantly reduce energy consumption and environmental impact in many climates? Read more here: azobuild.com/article.aspx?A… #greenbuilding #sustainability #ESG

In 2023, we worked with Bared Footwear to develop a custom #lifecycleassessment (LCA) tool! Read more on our past work here: cleanagency.com/case-studies #sustainability #ESG #LCA #carbonfootprint

In May of this year, Minnesota became the fifth state to enact an EPR law for packaging. Read more here: packworld.com/sustainable-pa… #packaging #EPR #circulareconomy #minnesota

We are excited to share our End of Summer Newsletter! In this edition: How Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) Helps Avoid Carbon Tunnel VIsion Explore our Third Party Verification Services Highlights from an LCA of a Smartphone Read more here: linkedin.com/posts/clean-ag… #LCA