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ISO 14040

Every clca article tagged “ISO 14040” — 5 technical pieces covering the topic from methodology, standards interpretation and practical application angles.

5 articles

2026-06-0411 min read

Comparative LCA and critical review: when is it mandatory?

Compare with a competing product and disclose it publicly, and ISO 14044 requires a review panel. The reasoning behind the rule and its practical consequences.

2026-06-0110 min read

Cut-off rules: what you are allowed to leave out

No LCA models every flow. How cut-off criteria are defined, the mass-energy-environmental relevance triad, and the most common mistake.

2026-05-1211 min read

ISO 14040 and ISO 14044: how the two work together

ISO 14040 sets the LCA framework; ISO 14044 defines the detailed requirements. They should be read as one body — practical difference, application order, and relation to EN 15804.

2026-05-0212 min readFundamentals

What is life cycle assessment (LCA)?

LCA is the standardised method for measuring a product’s environmental impact from raw material to waste. Its four phases, what it does and does not do, and where to start.

2026-04-2010 min readFundamentals

What is ISO 14001? And why it does not replace LCA

ISO 14001 is a management system standard, not a measurement method. Why your customer still asks for an EPD even when you hold the certificate.