Life Cycle Assessment Optimized Certified
GreenCircle
GreenCircle certifies LCA-based product lifecycle impact reductions.
Key Strengths
- Third-party validated LCA comparison against a documented baseline
- Aligned with ISO 14040/44 international LCA standards
- Covers multiple environmental impact categories (GWP, eutrophication, energy, etc.)
- Supports LEED and other green building credit contributions
- Provides a certifiable percentage reduction claim for marketing use
- Requires tangible, documented process or material changes — not just claims
Ideal For
Best suited for product manufacturers and material suppliers seeking third-party validation of measurable lifecycle environmental improvements. Ideal for companies that have already conducted an LCA or EPD and have made verifiable changes to their manufacturing processes, materials, or supply chain that reduce environmental impact.
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