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, […]
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 […]
What is A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? A life cycle assessment (LCA) analyzes a product or service’s environmental footprint through its five stages to consider all aspects of its impact: 1. Raw Material Extraction: Raw material extraction is the process of obtaining materials for the product, including mining for metals and minerals, deforestation for forest […]
