Tag: LCA

Renewable Carbon Initiative report presents 11 peer-reviewed LCAs for renewable carbon-based products

Renewable Carbon Initiative report presents 11 peer-reviewed LCAs for renewable carbon-based products

January 26, 2026 |

In Germany, the extended, second version of the report, the Renewable Carbon Initiative summarizes and presents eleven peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment (LCA) case studies – representing the highest possible scientific standard – that examine the carbon footprint of materials and products made from renewable carbon compared to fossil-based products. These eleven products and the respective LCAs […]

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Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation publishes LCA from Project CAPTURED

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation publishes LCA from Project CAPTURED

January 6, 2026 |

In Singapore, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has published an LCA of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Project CAPTURED—the world’s first ship-to-ship offloading of onboard captured and liquefied CO2 (LCO2) with downstream utilisation, completed in June 2025. Verified by DNV, the LCA quantifies GHG emissions and savings across the pilot’s entire carbon […]

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Braskem updates LCA for I’m green bio-based product line

Braskem updates LCA for I’m green bio-based product line

October 9, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Braskem announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m greenT bio-based product line, including HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX. These studies reaffirm Braskem’s commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility, and innovation in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. Conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14071 […]

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New LCA shows soy oil feedstock emissions fall 22%

New LCA shows soy oil feedstock emissions fall 22%

March 11, 2024 |

In Missouri, a recent Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reveals a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of U.S. Soy throughout its cultivation, harvesting, transportation and processing stages. The assessment highlights a notable 22% decrease in the carbon […]

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Renewable Carbon Initiative launches new LCA report on bio-based chemicals and materials

Renewable Carbon Initiative launches new LCA report on bio-based chemicals and materials

November 27, 2023 |

In Germany, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials”. The brochure-style report was put together by sustainability experts from nova-Institute. In the report, the RCI summarises and presents five peer-reviewed LCA case studies – representing the highest […]

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