WHAT IS LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized, scientifically proven tool for quantifying impacts, with the aim of assessing the environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of a project (e.g., Road Construction, Redevelopment, Hydraulic, Port).
LCA takes into account all stages, from the extraction of raw materials to construction, distribution, use, and final disposal. LCA can measure both the impacts of a project throughout its life cycle and, at the same time, quantify the impact of an individual material on the project.
The calculation of greenhouse gas emissions (or carbon footprint) is only one dimension of LCA, which can also assess impacts such as ozone depletion, eutrophication, impacts on human health, and many more. The results obtained through an LCA are reliable as they are based on international standards, ISO 14040 and 14044. This helps ensure consistency, reliability, and independence from commercial pressure.
BENEFITS OF CONDUCTING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Some of the benefits of conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Infrastructure Projects include:
• Assessment of site installation options, aiming to select the most environmentally friendly one.
• Comparison of alternative designs to select those with the lowest impacts.
• Identification of high environmental impact materials and taking measures to reduce them.
• Calculation of the environmental impacts of building materials and products throughout their life cycle, helping to choose the most sustainable options.
Compliance with whole-life carbon regulations:
Governments are increasingly recognizing the need for legislative regulation to reduce whole-life carbon emissions (i.e., operational and embodied carbon emissions) in construction. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Infrastructure Projects is a mandatory part of many of the new laws and policies.
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