LCA Clinic for SMEs

With growing pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to demonstrate environmental responsibility, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) have become essential for meeting supply chain expectations and attracting investors. This program offers students the opportunity to support startup companies to conduct LCAs, providing valuable insights into the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycles. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, students will gain advanced skills in sustainability assessment and data analysis, while building connections with industry leaders and potential future employers.

For SMEs

• Preliminary LCA Report: Tailored insights into the environmental impacts of your product/service lifecycle.
• Actionable Sustainability Insights: Strategic guidance on reducing environmental impacts effectively.
• Support and Resources: Continued access to LCA tools and expertise for ongoing assessments.

For Students

• Build Core LCA Skills: Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a foundational tool for quantifying environmental impact and critical competency for roles in sustainability, ESG, product design, and supply chain management.

• Hands-on Experience: Conduct preliminary LCAs for real startup companies, benchmarking products and services against industry standards using leading software.

• Professional Skills Development: Strengthen your ability to analyze sustainability data, interpret LCA results, and translate technical findings into actionable business insights.

• Networking Opportunities:  Work alongside students from diverse disciplines and gain visibility for your LCA contributions. The projects you support for real companies can strengthen your professional network and portfolio for future employers.