Industrial Decarbonisation Frontiers Report: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Summary
Lead Author:
Marcelle McManus
University of Bath
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
This report synthesises IDRIC’s research on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), highlighting its essential role in supporting industrial decarbonisation. By evaluating full environmental impacts across the entire life cycle of decarbonised technologies and systems, LCA enables industry, policymakers and technology developers to make informed, sustainable decisions that avoid unintended consequences.