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ISO 14040 - Life Cycle Assessment Principles and Framework

Reduce the environmental impact of your products by implementing the principles and framework for conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA).

Promote sustainability through standardized, thorough life cycle assessments.

ISO 14040 helps organizations reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability by conducting LCAs that deliver clear, detailed information to help them make more informed decisions.

This standard outlines the principles, framework, and requirements for assessing the environmental impact of products or services throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.

ISO 14040 is relevant to organizations across all sectors including manufacturing, retail, agriculture, energy, transportation, and service industries. It's particularly useful for product designers and engineers, environmental managers and consultants, regulatory bodies, and all those involved in sustainability.

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Understand and implement ISO 14040 for efficient LCA operations.

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Accelerate sustainable practices by embracing high-level LCA operations

Deliver best practice for environmental management and position your organization for sustainable success with ISO 14040.

Reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Lower costs by highlighting inefficiencies and minimizing excessive material usage and waste.
Enhance your organizational reputation and brand image.
Drive sustainable innovation by uncovering new processes and materials through your LCAs.
Ensure compliance with environmental certifications to meet sustainability goals.
Unlock new markets by complying with internationally-recognized sustainability standards.

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