LCA and GHG

An LCA is a quantitative assessment of the environmental impact caused by an individual product. It examines every stage of the product’s life cycle from raw material extraction and manufacturing to distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal. The assessment measures the CO2 emissions generated throughout these stages and provides a comprehensive understanding of the product’s overall environmental footprint. Claigan’s LCA methodology follows the internationally recognized standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, ensuring consistency, transparency, and scientific credibility.

Requirements for GHG disclosure for SB-253.  

Starting in 2026

•   Scope 1 Emissions – direct emissions by the company
• Examples – energy generated by company, combustion by company owned vehicles, escaped refrigerants
•     Scope 2 Emission – indirect emissions from energy purchased by          the company
• Examples – emissions from purchased electricity

Starting in 2027

•    Scope 3 Emissions – emissions by the company’s full value chain
• Examples – GHG from the full lifecycle of their products (ie. LCA) and employee travel,

Claigan’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) service combines advanced material testing with researched CO₂ equivalent values to accurately assess a product’s environmental impact from production through to end-of-life. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, we break down products into individual components and apply scientifically supported emissions data to deliver product-specific insights that support sustainability, design decisions, and regulatory alignment. Claigan handles the complexity so the process remains simple and straightforward for you.