The LCPA tool is an application to assess products and processes in terms of economic and environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI). It typically does this by comparing a reference scenario with one or more innovative alternatives.
- Interfaces to existing LCA tools for improved evaluation of environmental footprints
- More end-user orientated user interface to enable staff without extensive modelling skills
- Pre-defined but customizable LCPA models
APPLICATION
Definition of the main characteristics of a product or process that will be subject of comparison (typically the innovative components)
Calculation of economic and environmental KPIs
Visualisation of results by different charts showin absolute values or developments over time
Different user interface for modeling experts as well as product desginers and customers
BENEFITS
Coverage of the entire life cycle
Comprehensive analysis of innovative solutions to identify the best one
Application by modeling experts as well as product developers and (with a customised user interface) even by customers
Result comparison by different types of charts and graphs
Definition of own calculations based upon the KPI results
For further in-depth analysis, results might be exported into other software products
LINCOLN: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by POLIMI
LINCOLN: LCPA SW by BALANCE