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RCI Webinar: LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon (PDF)
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DownloadsThis webinar presentation is based on the key findings of the RCI Scientific Background Report “Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon Sources” and was held on 7 May 2025 by Ferdinand Kähler (nova-Institute). The session examined how major LCA and carbon footprint standards address renewable carbon sources.
Topics covered include:
- Comparison of ISO standards (14040, 14044, 14067), PEF, TfS, Pact Pathfinder, GHG Protocol, and EPDs
- Areas of consistency, such as biogenic carbon and recycling approaches
- Key divergences, including allocation methods and co-product substitution credits
This deck is a useful reference for sustainability teams, LCA practitioners and anyone working with carbon accounting and renewable materials.
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Summary of RCI Scientific Background Report “Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodoloies for Renewable Carbon Sources” (PDF)
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DownloadsHow leading LCA standards address renewable carbon: An RCI study
This is a summary of the RCI Scientific Background Report “Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon Sources” published by the Renewable Carbon Plastics | bioplastics MAGAZINE [02/25] Vol. 20.
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Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon Sources Report 1 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in LCA Guidelines (March 2025) (PDF)
Markets & Economy, Policy, Sustainability & Health
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DownloadsRenewable Carbon in LCA Guidelines (146 pages) evaluates methodological choices which impact LCAs for products containing renewable carbon in existing LCA frameworks and guidelines. The study specifically examines the similarities and differences in the methodological choices of guidelines, as well as the implications of these methodological aspects on the resulting LCA outcomes.The frameworks were selected based on their relevance and legitimacy in the industry, academia and policy field, and include: ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol Product Standard, PACT’s Pathfinder Framework, the PCF Guideline for the chemical industry by Together for Sustainability (TfS), EPD for the construction industry – ISO 14025 and EN 15804, the Renewable Energy Directive, the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and the JRC’s plastics LCA methodology. One field with a particularly large methodological freedom is recycling.
This report is the first report of a larger RCI project on LCA methodology, which includes two additional publications:
Report 2 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in Recycling Situations
Report 3 of 3 – Non-technical SummaryPlease find these additional reports by following the respective links at the bottom of this page.
DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.52548/VCYM7822
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Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon Sources Report 2 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in Recycling Situations (March 2025) (PDF)
Markets & Economy, Policy, Sustainability & Health
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DownloadsThis report focuses on renewable carbon in recycling scenarios and the key challenges in LCA and carbon footprint assessments. It examines system boundaries, allocation methods, and biogenic carbon accounting approaches, highlighting their influence on sustainability evaluations. The report emphasises the cut-off and avoided-burden approaches for recycling while recommending the -1/+1 method for biogenic carbon transparency. However, it also identifies contradictions between LCA results and broader sustainability goals, such as the EU waste hierarchy, which prioritises recycling. To address these inconsistencies, the report suggests integrating LCA with additional sustainability metrics like land use and recyclability. Ultimately, refining these methodologies will enhance the accuracy and reliability of environmental assessments for bio-based and recycled materials.
This report is the second report of a larger RCI project on LCA methodology, which includes two additional publications:
Report 1 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in LCA Guidelines
Report 3 of 3 – Non-technical SummaryPlease find these additional reports by following the respective links at the bottom of this page.
DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.52548/QTVU8642
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Evaluating LCA Approaches and Methodologies for Renewable Carbon Sources Report 3 of 3 – Non-technical Summary (March 2025) (PDF)
Markets & Economy, Policy, Sustainability & Health
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DownloadsThis Non-technical Summary (15 pages),highlights main insights into the project results and states key take-aways for policy-makers.
It compares several frameworks, such as ISO 14040, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), and GHG Protocol, finding both commonalities and critical differences in areas like biogenic carbon accounting and recycling assessment. The study identifies significant methodological flexibility in existing frameworks, leading to inconsistencies in LCA results and challenges in standardisation. Key issues include differing treatment of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), direct air capture (DAC), and allocation of environmental burdens in multifunctional processes. Policy recommendations emphasise the need for harmonisation, improved biogenic carbon accounting, and clear guidance on emerging technologies like DAC and mass balance attribution. Overall, the study calls for refining LCA methodologies to ensure fair comparison between renewable and fossil-based carbon solutions.
This report is the third report of a larger RCI project on LCA methodology, which includes two additional publications:
Report 1 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in LCA Guidelines
Report 2 of 3 – Renewable Carbon in Recycling SituationsPlease find these additional reports by following the respective links at the bottom of this page.
DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.52548/ZEKY1803
