Interpretation and Communication of PCF Results
Identify significant issues, evaluate the study itself and draw conclusions
We can always interpret our results during the assessment. This means that the interpretation doesn’t necessarily have to happen at the very end.
But with all the data in place, we make the most reliable conclusions and recommendations. This must be done cautiously; our results have to be put in context to analyze the overall picture. According to ISO norms, this is what the interpretation of a Life Cycle Assessment should include:
- Identifying significant issues based on our LCI and LCIA phase
- Evaluating the study itself, how complete it is, if it’s done sensitively and consistently
- Conclusions, limitations, and recommendations
It means that we have to make sure we collected accurate data, measuring and analyzing it correctly. Now, after we gained a lot of insights into our product or service, we can draw conclusions from it, such as:
- How high are the emissions of the product or service?
- How does it compare to other products in our portfolio?
- What are the biggest leverages to reduce the impact of our product?
- Can we be more efficient in manufacturing it?
