Carbon Footprint Assessment with LCA Methodology
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9.2 Ecodesign+
The software helps in analyzing the product’s carbon footprint and its mapping with
the product in order to improve the footprint. The software is easy to use, intuitive,
and does not require expertise in environmental assessments. ECODESIGN+ uses
LCI database Ecoinvent (v2.2) and established a full life cycle assessment (LCA)
practices (ISO 14040/44) for its calculations [58].
Software’s salient features:
• A tool to calculate, improve, understand, interconnection, and mapping
• Intuitive tool for designers, developers, and technical experts
• Quick reporting and faster results generation
• Standard database and compliance
• Practical teaching tool
• Runs on any browser and easy to use interface
9.3 CleanMetrics
The software tool helps to calculate the carbon, water, and energy footprint with a
standard based methodology. It takes into account all the critical concerns of the
product, process, and services [59]. These are
• Production, transportation of the materials, components and other supplies
• Carbon sequestration and mitigation
• Lifecycle carbon sequestration
• Time-bound GHG assessment
• End of life or disposal of product and service
The software complies with all the required standards and a huge database. Additionally, the tool has wide applicability in areas such as energy, construction, textiles,
transportation, food, and furniture.
9.4 Clean CO 2
This LCA software is loaded with features that enable the easy calculation and analysis of the carbon footprint of any organization. It provides ease in identifying the
footprint of the overall organization. This tool is presently being used by many companies to satisfactorily offset their carbon footprint which will have a positive impact
on the environment. The software complies with all the standards and protocols such
as ISO 14067, PAS 2050, GHG Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting [60].
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9.2 Ecodesign+
The software helps in analyzing the product’s carbon footprint and its mapping with
the product in order to improve the footprint. The software is easy to use, intuitive,
and does not require expertise in environmental assessments. ECODESIGN+ uses
LCI database Ecoinvent (v2.2) and established a full life cycle assessment (LCA)
practices (ISO 14040/44) for its calculations [58].
Software’s salient features:
• A tool to calculate, improve, understand, interconnection, and mapping
• Intuitive tool for designers, developers, and technical experts
• Quick reporting and faster results generation
• Standard database and compliance
• Practical teaching tool
• Runs on any browser and easy to use interface
9.3 CleanMetrics
The software tool helps to calculate the carbon, water, and energy footprint with a
standard based methodology. It takes into account all the critical concerns of the
product, process, and services [59]. These are
• Production, transportation of the materials, components and other supplies
• Carbon sequestration and mitigation
• Lifecycle carbon sequestration
• Time-bound GHG assessment
• End of life or disposal of product and service
The software complies with all the required standards and a huge database. Additionally, the tool has wide applicability in areas such as energy, construction, textiles,
transportation, food, and furniture.
9.4 Clean CO 2
This LCA software is loaded with features that enable the easy calculation and analysis of the carbon footprint of any organization. It provides ease in identifying the
footprint of the overall organization. This tool is presently being used by many companies to satisfactorily offset their carbon footprint which will have a positive impact
on the environment. The software complies with all the standards and protocols such
as ISO 14067, PAS 2050, GHG Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting [60].