THE CHALLENGE: REDUCING THE CO2EQ FOOTPRINT IN THE CONCEPT PHASE

The challenge: Reducing the CO₂eq Footprint in the concept phase

The majority of a product's CO₂eq Footprint is already defined in the concept phase. In this crucial phase, the course is set for the subsequent environmental compatibility of a product. Unfortunately, there is often a lack of primary data and specific LCA expertise to positively influence the CO₂eq Footprint in this early phase. To meet this challenge and to integrate sustainability criteria into the technical concept development, EDAG has developed its own tool:

The Quick Life Cycle Assessment Tool

EDAG's Quick Life Cycle Assessment (Quick LCA) Tool is an innovative solution specifically designed to facilitate life cycle assessment (LCA) at the concept stage. This user-friendly, web-based tool makes it possible to compare the CO₂eq Footprint of different concepts and variants quickly and efficiently. By integrating sustainability criteria at an early stage, developers can make informed decisions and make products more environmentally friendly.

Advantages of the Quick LCA Tool

• User-friendliness: The tool is designed in such a way that it can also be used by non-LCA experts without any problems. Its ease of use means that valuable insights can be gained even without in-depth prior knowledge.
• Variants and comparison: Quick LCA makes it easy to try out and compare different concepts and variants. This supports decision-making and promotes innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Cooperative collaboration: The tool promotes cooperative collaboration in projects by providing a common basis for the evaluation and discussion of concepts.
• Web-based tool: Quick LCA is web-based, which allows for an always up-to-date database and easy maintenance. The tool is also expandable and adapts to the individual needs of users.
• Early integration of sustainability: Sustainability criteria can be integrated right from the start, maximizing the environmental friendliness of the product right from the concept phase.
• Automated report: The results are summarized in an automatically generated report in PDF format, making it easier to document and communicate the results.

With the Quick LCA Tool from EDAG, you can rely on a solution that not only sustainably improves the environment, but also your product development. Take the opportunity to reduce your CO₂eq Footprint and set new standards in sustainability.

Use Case: Successful development of an innovative concept for a component group using the QLCA tool for Webasto

As part of a project for our customer Webasto, we successfully developed an innovative concept for a component group. Through the targeted use of the Quick Life Cycle Assessment (QLCA) tool, we were able to exceed the sustainability targets set: CO2-equivalent emissions along the entire value chain (cradle-to-gate) were reduced by over 40%, and a weight saving of more than 20% was achieved. This project reference impressively demonstrates how significant ecological and technical improvements in component development can be realized through the use of modern tools and methods.

Learn more about the application of the QLCA tool andfurther details of this project in our webinar.