LCA Environmental Impact Indicators - TX
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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.
