Driving sustainability with product Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)

Since April 2023, interest in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has surged dramatically—search results for 'LCA' have increased by 45%, rising from 47,000 to 68,000. This can be explained by an increase in customer demand for sustainability insights and regulatory requirements that mandate sustainability disclosure.

Understanding the full environmental impact of products is more important than ever, and LCAs are a vital tool in achieving this. They allow us to evaluate each stage of a product’s life—from raw materials to disposal—identifying key opportunities to reduce environmental harm, improve resource efficiency, and support sustainable innovation.

Join us for an insightful evening to explore the key drivers and challenges of LCAs. Experts will present an overview of LCAs and practical case studies. There will also be a hands-on workshop to allow you to get familiar with the process of calculating an LCA.

The event will be hosted by Metabolic and will feature speakers from EPD Hub, Nexio Projects, bAwear, Capgemini and Metabolic. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Agenda

18:30-18:45 | Arrival and Welcome

18:45-19:05 | Demystifying Life Cycle Assessment: Foundational Stages for Effective LCAs
Explore the importance of LCAs and their growing relevance in today’s circular economy. Discover how LCAs contribute to major trends like circularity and transparent supply chains.
Speaker: Simone Hesseling, Metabolic

Get an accessible overview of the stages in LCAs—goal setting, scope, inventory, impact assessment, and interpretation—illustrated with a practical example.
Speaker: Hai Ha Nguyen, EPD Hub

19:05-19:25 | Driving Sustainability: Case Studies on Electric Vehicle Batteries & Textile Footprinting
Dive into real-world applications of LCAs to address business challenges:

• What are the environmental and social implications of using lithium and cobalt in electric vehicle batteries across their life cycle?
• How can design and production choices help Zeeman reduce its environmental footprint?
  Speakers: Carolina Paes, Nexio Projects; Prerana Raidurg, bAwear

19:25-19:40 | 15-Minute Break

19:40-20:20 | Workshop: Measuring the Environmental Footprint of a Tomato Can or Paint
Choose between two everyday products—a can of tomatoes or a can of paint—and work through the simplified steps of a Life Cycle Assessment. From raw materials to disposal, learn how each stage contributes to a product’s overall environmental footprint.
Moderators: Chloé Dorin, Capgemini; Hai Ha Nguyen, EPD Hub

20:20-20:30 | Closing & Q&A

20:30-21:30 | Drinks & Networking

About Net Impact Amsterdam

Net Impact Amsterdam is a diverse community of impact-driven professionals who actively use its influence to steer decision-makers and peers towards long-term positive impact on the environment and society. It is run by volunteers who host regular events and programs for knowledge sharing and networking across the local sustainability community.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Metabolic, 29 Gedempt Hamerkanaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands