Imagine trying to compare two different brands of organic soap, but one measures success by water saved and the other by carbon reduced; you can't tell which is actually better. This work creates a universal 'ruler' for bio-based products so companies can prove their green claims using the same math. It helps businesses see the real environmental cost of their materials from the forest or field to the final product.
Companies using bio-based materials often get different, incomparable results when measuring environmental impact. This inconsistency makes it difficult for managers to make evidence-based decisions or prove sustainability claims to regulators.
A shared LCA modeling toolset. It includes methods for dynamic carbon accounting, biodiversity impact tracking, and biomass supply constraint analysis.
If you are an insulation manufacturer dealing with high carbon footprints in phenolic foams — this project developed a method to test substituting fossil phenol with lignin. This allows you to prove a lower environmental impact to your clients using a standardized model.
If you are a fabric producer dealing with confusing sustainability metrics — this project developed a shared modeling tool that ensures your environmental claims are comparable to others. This helps you secure a competitive edge in the green textile market.
If you are a chemical plant dealing with biomass supply constraints — this project developed a way to account for land use and biomass competition. This ensures your raw material sourcing doesn't accidentally harm biodiversity or food security.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or licensing costs for the resulting tools are mentioned.
Yes, the project tested its methods across 6 real-world case studies in sectors like construction and pulp and paper to ensure industrial relevance.
Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing terms for the modeling tools are not disclosed.
It provides a harmonized way to calculate carbon accounting and biodiversity impacts, making it easier to meet evidence-based sustainability requirements.
The project ran for 36 months to refine these tools, but the integration timeline for a specific company is not provided.
The project is heavily industry-driven, with a 60% industry ratio consisting of 9 industrial partners, including 6 SMEs. This high level of commercial involvement, combined with 4 universities and 2 research centers across 8 countries, suggests the resulting tools are designed for practical business use rather than just academic theory.
Contact Aalborg Universitet (DK) for technical details on the LCA modeling tools.
Contact us to find out how to apply these standardized LCA methods to your bio-based product line.
