Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) services provide you with a clear, comprehensive view of the environmental impact of your products and processes at every stage – from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.
With increasing regulatory demands, consumer awareness, and corporate sustainability goals, conducting an LCA is essential for businesses to make informed decisions and reduce their ecological footprint, all while maintaining the agility to operate and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Our LCA offerings span industries and material types, with each Life Cycle Assessment tailored to deliver accurate, actionable insights for your specific needs:
For biofuel producers, LCA can be an essential tool for qualifying for various tax incentives and credits, including gaining tax incentives detailed in the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, sections 45Q, 45V, 45Z. Our biofuel LCA services can:
For biofuel producers, LCA can be an essential tool for qualifying for various tax incentives and credits, including gaining tax incentives detailed in the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, sections 45Q, 45V, 45Z. Our biofuel LCA services can:
For fertilizer producers, Life Cycle Assessment provides a clear framework to quantify and reduce environmental impact—from raw material sourcing to field application. Our LCA services for fertilizers can:
With our depth of expertise, we help you achieve meaningful results in sustainability and qualify for tax incentives that reward environmental responsibility. From compliance to sustainable design, we’re here to support your business every step of the way.
Reach out to discover how our Life Cycle Assessment services can help you unlock tax incentives, achieve compliance, and meet your sustainability goals.
| LCA Type | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle-to-Grave | Raw materials → Manufacturing → Distribution → Use → Disposal | • Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) • Carbon neutrality certification • Comprehensive sustainability reporting • Public environmental claims |
| Cradle-to-Gate | Raw materials → Manufacturing (stops at factory gate) | • LCFS compliance • IRA tax credits (45V, 45Z) • RFS qualification • Biofuels & fertilizers • CBAM reporting (EU imports) • B2B products |
| Gate-to-Gate | Single process or production stage within your facility | • Process optimization • Equipment upgrade analysis • Efficiency improvements • Specific facility assessments |
Pinpoint stages with the highest environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste generation.
Support sustainable product development and operational strategies backed by quantifiable environmental data.
Meet key standards, including ISO standards, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions reporting, and third-party verifications required by tax incentive programs under U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA 2022) and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) programs administered at the state level (California, Oregon, Washington).
Apply for low-carbon incentives such as the LCFS programs, Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Clean Hydrogen (IRS Section 45V), Sustainable Aviation Fuels (IRS Section 40B/45Z), Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS, IRS Section 45Q), CBAM (Carbon Boarder Adjustment Mechanism), register projects on voluntary carbon trading platforms, and develop carbon offsets for clients.
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a comprehensive analysis that evaluates the environmental impact of a product, process, or service throughout its entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use, and disposal. Following internationally recognized ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, LCAs quantify greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water use, and other environmental factors at each stage. This data-driven approach helps businesses identify environmental hotspots, make informed decisions about sustainability improvements, and meet regulatory requirements while demonstrating environmental responsibility to stakeholders.
Cradle-to-Grave assessments analyze the complete lifecycle from raw material extraction through end-of-life disposal or recycling, making them ideal for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and comprehensive sustainability reporting. Cradle-to-Gate assessments focus on impacts from raw materials through manufacturing (stopping at the factory gate), which is most common for industrial materials, biofuels, and when demonstrating production efficiency. This approach is particularly relevant for LCFS compliance and IRA tax credit qualification (45V, 45Z), where production-phase carbon intensity is the key metric. Gate-to-Gate assessments examine only a specific production stage or process, useful for targeted process improvements and efficiency optimization.
Life Cycle Assessments provide the verified carbon intensity data required to qualify for significant federal tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. For clean hydrogen producers (Section 45V), LCAs demonstrating lifecycle emissions below specific thresholds can unlock credits worth up to $3.00 per kilogram. Clean fuel producers (Section 45Z) can earn up to $1.75 per gallon based on LCA-verified emissions reductions compared to fossil fuel baselines. LCAs are also essential for Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit generation in California, Oregon, and Washington, where lower carbon intensity scores translate directly to tradable credits worth $50-$200+ per metric ton of CO2 reduced. AmSpec specializes in conducting LCAs specifically structured to maximize tax credit eligibility and value.
