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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, structures or services throughout their entire life cycle.
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LCA analyses environmental impacts from raw material extraction and manufacturing processes to transportation and disposal. The results are classified into various environmental impact categories, including the carbon footprint. LCA helps pinpoint the stages where the most significant environmental impacts occur. Based on these insights, strategies can be developed to reduce these environmental impacts through modifications in design, material selection, or other improvements.
Wide Range of Software Tools
Verkís provides consultancy services specialising in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).These assessments are carried out in accordance with international standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, as well as other relevant standards. Verkís uses various LCA software, including SimaPro and One Click LCA. The One Click LCA software can integrate with BIM models, making LCAs for structures more efficient and cost-effective.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a report that provides information about the environmental impacts of a product over its life cycle, based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study. EPD reports are reviewed and verified by an independent third party.
Environmental declarations are becoming increasingly important for product manufacturers, as there is growing demand for such transparency to support environmental certifications.
An EPD is based on standards and regulations, ensuring that the information about the product’s environmental impacts is comparable with other similar products. These documents are therefore critical in minimizing greenwashing.
Verkís can prepare the EPD document and communicate with third party certification bodies to complete the certification process and publish the EPD.
Contacts
Elín Vignisdóttir
Sustainability Manager
Division: Managing Director Office
ev@verkis.is
Hugrún Gunnarsdóttir
Fish Biologist M.Sc. / Marketing manager
Division: Infrastructure
hug@verkis.is
Sustainability Assessment
Verkís delivers comprehensive life cycle assessment services, from data collection and environmental analysis to impact evaluation and sustainability reporting. Our specialists help organisations understand the environmental impacts of their activities, support compliance with sustainability requirements, and make informed decisions that create long-term environmental and economic value.
Climate calculations for Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification of new buildings.
We carry out climate calculations and life cycle assessments for new buildings in accordance with Nordic Swan Ecolabel requirements, helping clients quantify carbon emissions, demonstrate compliance, and support sustainable building certification.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
We support the preparation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) based on life cycle assessment methodologies, helping manufacturers and project stakeholders quantify environmental impacts, meet certification requirements, and provide verified environmental data for products and materials.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the climate impact and/or carbon footprint of a product, building, or service.
We conduct life cycle assessments (LCA) to quantify the climate impact and carbon footprint of products, buildings, and services throughout their lifecycle. Our specialists help identify environmental hotspots, compare alternatives, support certification processes, and guide strategies for reducing environmental impacts and improving sustainability performance.
Simplified or comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment.
We perform simplified and comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCAs) for products, buildings, services, and infrastructure. Our specialists help quantify environmental impacts, identify improvement opportunities, compare alternatives, and support sustainability reporting, certification, and strategic decision-making.
Life Cycle Assessment during the preliminary design and final design phase of new buildings.
We conduct life cycle assessments during both the preliminary and final design phases of new buildings, helping project teams evaluate environmental impacts, compare design alternatives, reduce embodied carbon, and support sustainability certification and regulatory compliance throughout the design process.
Simple calculations or an environmental impact screening based on a similar methodology.
We perform simplified calculations and environmental impact screenings based on life cycle assessment principles, helping clients gain an early understanding of climate impacts, carbon footprints, and environmental performance to support project development and decision-making.
Explore Our Life Cycle Assessment Projects
Verkís delivers comprehensive life cycle assessment services, from environmental screening and carbon footprint calculations to detailed LCA studies, EPD development, and sustainability reporting. Our specialists help organisations understand environmental impacts, compare alternatives, support certification processes, and create long-term environmental and economic value.
Life Cycle Assessment of Methane and Hydrogen Production in Iceland
Assessment of the environmental impacts and carbon footprint associated with methane and hydrogen production in Iceland, supporting sustainable energy development and informed decision-making.
Life Cycle Assessment of the Nature and Science Centre at Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo
Assessment of the environmental impacts and carbon footprint of the building, supporting sustainability objectives and informed design decisions.
