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Link between CSRD/ESG Factors and LCA Indicators

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	== Link between CSRD/ESG Factors and LCA Indicators ==		== Link between CSRD/ESG Factors and LCA Environmental Impact Indicators ==
	The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and ESG factors provide a framework for reporting sustainability information. The link between these factors and LCA indicators is evident in how LCA provides quantitative data to support ESG reporting:		The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and ESG factors provide a framework for reporting sustainability information. The link between these factors and LCA indicators is evident in how LCA provides quantitative data to support ESG reporting:
	*'''GHG Emissions (ESG)''' vs. '''Carbon Footprint (LCA)''': LCA's carbon footprint assessment directly supports reporting on greenhouse gas emissions in ESG.		*'''GHG Emissions (ESG)''' vs. '''Carbon Footprint (LCA)''': LCA's carbon footprint assessment directly supports reporting on greenhouse gas emissions in ESG.

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LCA Environmental Impact Indicators

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	~~= LCA Environmental Impact Indicators =~~

	'''Environmental Impact Indicators''' are standardized metrics used in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the potential environmental effects of a product, process, or system. These indicators translate inventory data (inputs and emissions) into environmental relevance, supporting data-driven decision-making in sustainability, compliance, and product design.		'''Environmental Impact Indicators''' are standardized metrics used in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the potential environmental effects of a product, process, or system. These indicators translate inventory data (inputs and emissions) into environmental relevance, supporting data-driven decision-making in sustainability, compliance, and product design.

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 == See Also ==

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	LCA Indicators Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ~~is a tool used~~ to ~~evaluate~~ the environmental ~~impacts~~ of a product, ~~service~~, or ~~process from its beginning~~ to ~~end~~. ~~It encompasses various~~ indicators ~~which are often aligned with~~ the ~~environmental factors~~ in ~~ESG~~:		= LCA Environmental Impact Indicators =

			'''Environmental Impact Indicators''' are standardized metrics used in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the potential environmental effects of a product, process, or system. These indicators translate inventory data (inputs and emissions) into environmental relevance, supporting data-driven decision-making in sustainability, compliance, and product design.

			These indicators are central to methodologies such as ISO 14040/44, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), EN 15804, and are integrated in data exchange models like IMDE to enable modular, interoperable LCA reporting.

			== Purpose ==

			Environmental impact indicators:
			* Provide a quantified understanding of sustainability performance.
			* Enable comparability across products and life cycle stages.
			* Support regulatory and corporate sustainability goals (e.g., CSRD, EU Green Deal, GHG Protocol Scope 3).

			== Standardized Indicators ==

			The table below lists the most common indicators used in LCA, their unique IMDE taxonomy keys, and their formal definitions.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Indicator Name !! Key !! Definition
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			\| '''Climate Change Potential''' \|\| CFP \|\| Measures greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., CO₂, CH₄, N₂O) across the life cycle, expressed in CO₂-equivalents (GWP).
			\|-
			\| '''Water Use''' \|\| WFP \|\| Assesses total freshwater use, including direct and indirect consumption of blue, green, and grey water.
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			\| '''Primary Energy Demand''' \|\| EFP \|\| Quantifies total energy consumption (renewable and non-renewable) throughout the product life cycle.
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			\| '''Resource Use''' \|\| RCP \|\| Measures the depletion of abiotic resources such as metals, minerals, and fossil fuels.
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			\| '''Waste Production''' \|\| WGP \|\| Quantifies total waste generated, categorized as hazardous, non-hazardous, or inert.
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			\| '''Biodiversity Impact''' \|\| EQI \|\| Evaluates potential impacts on ecosystem quality, species diversity, and natural habitats.
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			\| '''Land Use Change''' \|\| LUC \|\| Assesses impacts from land occupation and transformation, including habitat destruction or degradation.
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			\| '''Air Emissions''' \|\| API \|\| Measures emissions that affect air quality, such as NOₓ, VOCs, SO₂, and particulate matter (PM).
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			\| '''Human & Ecotoxicity''' \|\| TOX \|\| Evaluates harmful effects of toxic substances on human health and ecological systems.
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			\| '''Acidification & Eutrophication''' \|\| AEI \|\| Assesses the potential for acid rain formation and nutrient enrichment in ecosystems (e.g., water bodies).
			\|}

			== See Also ==

			* [[Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)]]
			* [[System Boundaries]]
			* [[Life Cycle Stages]]

			== References ==

			* ISO 14044:2006 - Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines
			* ILCD Handbook (JRC)
			* PEFCR Guidance v3.0 - European Commission
			* EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 - Sustainability of construction works

	* Carbon Footprint: Measures greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, CH4, and N2O, across the life cycle of a product or process.
	* Water Footprint: Assesses the total volume of freshwater used, considering both direct and indirect water use.
	* Energy Footprint: Evaluates the amount and type of energy consumed at each stage of the life cycle.
	* Resource Consumption: Quantifies the use of natural resources like minerals, metals, and fossil fuels.
	* Waste Generation: Assesses the amount and type of waste produced, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
	* Ecosystem Quality: Evaluates impacts on biodiversity, including effects on flora and fauna.
	* Land Use: Measures the change in land use, including habitat destruction or alteration.
	* Air Pollution: Assesses emissions that affect air quality, including particulate matter, VOCs, and NOx.
	* Toxicological Impact: Evaluates the impact of toxic substances on human health and the environment.
	* Acidification and Eutrophication: Measures the potential for acid rain formation and nutrient enrichment in water bodies, affecting ecosystems.

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LCA Indicators Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process from its beginning to end. It encompasses various indicators which are often aligned with the environmental factors in ESG:

* Carbon Footprint: Measures greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, CH4, and N2O, across the life cycle of a product or process.
* Water Footprint: Assesses the total volume of freshwater used, considering both direct and indirect water use.
* Energy Footprint: Evaluates the amount and type of energy consumed at each stage of the life cycle.
* Resource Consumption: Quantifies the use of natural resources like minerals, metals, and fossil fuels.
* Waste Generation: Assesses the amount and type of waste produced, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
* Ecosystem Quality: Evaluates impacts on biodiversity, including effects on flora and fauna.
* Land Use: Measures the change in land use, including habitat destruction or alteration.
* Air Pollution: Assesses emissions that affect air quality, including particulate matter, VOCs, and NOx.
* Toxicological Impact: Evaluates the impact of toxic substances on human health and the environment.
* Acidification and Eutrophication: Measures the potential for acid rain formation and nutrient enrichment in water bodies, affecting ecosystems.

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