Life Cycle Assessments: Data Collection

Before diving into more practical topics in this series around Life Cycle Assessments, we wanted to cover one more theoretical part: the importance of and the difference between primary and secondary data. As the foundation of any robust LCA lies in the meticulous collection and analysis of data, this paper delves into the intricacies of data collection within the framework of LCAs. More importantly, we will examine the underlying quality of an LCA, which ultimately shapes the reliability of the assessment’s conclusions.