Packaging LCA
Packaging LCA is a science-based methodology for measuring the full environmental impact of packaging — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, transport, use, and end-of-life. It turns complexity into clear, comparable data so you can make better packaging decisions.
Packaging LCA: a complete picture of environmental impact
A packaging life cycle assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impacts associated with every stage of a packaging system's life — from the extraction of raw materials, through manufacturing and distribution, to its final disposal or recycling.
Unlike single-metric approaches such as carbon footprinting alone, a packaging LCA captures a comprehensive range of environmental indicators including climate change, water consumption, land use, resource depletion, ecotoxicity, and increasingly, plastic leakage into marine environments.
Packaging LCA follows internationally recognised standards — specifically ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 — which define the principles, framework, and requirements for conducting a life cycle assessment. This ensures consistency, transparency, and credibility across studies.
The methodology is underpinned by life cycle inventory (LCI) databases such as ecoinvent, which provide verified data on thousands of materials, energy sources, transport modes, and waste treatment processes across global supply chains.
Why brands and packaging companies need packaging LCA
Sustainability claims require evidence. Regulatory frameworks are tightening. Packaging LCA provides the rigorous, data-driven foundation that brands, retailers, and packaging manufacturers need to act with confidence.
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Regulatory compliance
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) & Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) framework increasingly require LCA-backed evidence for environmental claims. Packaging LCA prepares organisations for mandatory reporting.
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Data-driven decisions
Compare materials, formats, and supply chain scenarios using robust environmental data. Packaging LCA reveals hotspots — where the biggest impacts occur — so you can prioritise the changes that make the most difference.
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Credible communication
Stakeholders, retailers, and consumers demand proof behind sustainability claims. LCA provides ISO-compliant, science-based evidence that stands up to scrutiny and avoids greenwashing risk.
Packaging LCA in 30 minutes, not 30 days
Traditional LCA studies take weeks or months and require specialist consultants. PIQET was purpose-built for the packaging industry to make life cycle assessment fast, accessible, and affordable.
Rapid eco-design
Run a complete packaging LCA in under 30 minutes. Compare glass vs plastic vs aluminium, assess lightweighting scenarios, or evaluate a shift to recycled content — all with credible, ecoinvent-backed data.
Team empowerment
PIQET's intuitive interface means packaging designers, brand owners, and marketing teams can run their own assessments — without waiting for an LCA specialist. Build LCA capability across your organisation.
Regulatory-ready reports
Generate ISO 14044-compliant LCA reports ready for peer review, PEF-aligned assessments for EU compliance, and presentation reports for internal stakeholders — all from a single platform.
Global supply chain coverage
Model packaging systems across 54 regions with localised energy grids, transport modes, and end-of-life infrastructure. Assess impact variations when shifting production between countries or sourcing from different suppliers.
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