AI-Powered Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Life Cycle Assessment A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a crucial method for businesses aiming to understand the environmental impact of their products, services, or processes over their entire life cycle—from raw material extraction to disposal. However, traditional LCAs can be time-consuming and complex, especially as businesses strive […]
Eco-Labels in Decision-Making
In today’s increasingly environmentally conscious world, consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of the products they purchase. Eco-labels play a convenient role to help consumers identify the sustainable products they seek. From food to fashion and electronics, people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact to align their purchases with […]
AI-Powered Sustainability: Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions represent a significant challenge for businesses aiming to reduce their environmental impact. Scope 3 emissions are often responsible for the majority of a company’s environmental impact and refers to indirect emissions from a company’s activity. This includes the supply chain! These emissions span an entire product’s lifecycle: raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, […]
AI-Driven Life Cycle Assessments: Data-Backed Sustainability
Jumping into the world of sustainability can be intimidating. New concepts and buzzwords are far and between, though many industries lack standardization, resulting in a thousand different pathways. The addition of new technologies and products further complicate the situation, overwhelming even sustainability experts. Today, we’re simplifying how an important concept in sustainability—Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)—can […]
Top LCA Software Providers (2024)
Regulation, consumer demand, and company values to reduce environmental impact are driving sustainability across all industries, and particularly the CPG industry. Companies that are able to reduce their dependence on natural resources and incorporate more efficient business practices are attracting investors seeking lower risk companies and customers who are aligning their purchases with personal sustainability […]
Emissions Factor Matching Using Machine Learning
Introduction At CarbonBright, we have changed the process of creating product-level Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) from time-consuming and expensive to fast and easy. This is the first in a series of technical posts that shed light on how we are leveraging AI and machine learning technologies behind the scenes to make this happen. In the […]
The Power of Digital Platforms in Life Cycle Assessments
Introduction In today’s evolving world, sustainability has become a key focus for all businesses. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has emerged as a powerful tool for evaluating the environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. As the demand for more sustainable products grows, so does the need for timely and accurate LCAs. In this […]
