Streamlined food product LCAs 

No complex software, expert knowledge, or huge budget required

We know that measuring your environmental footprint can feel like a big, and costly, project. Most standard LCA paths present a few big challenges for SMEs, such as "we don't have the time or a sustainability team", "it's too expensive", "we don't have perfect primary data yet from our suppliers", or "the LCA methodology feels overwhelming". 

The good news? You don't need a dedicated team or a perfect dataset to the take the first step. That is exactly why we built the QuickStart LCA service. 

Why choose QuickStart LCA?

Meet B2B footprint demands fast

The QuickStart LCA approach bridges the gap between complex science and immediate business action by providing a streamlined way to get a footprint baseline of your food product.

Instead of a 100-page technical document, you receive a professional, client-ready B2B sustainability summary for your food products. It serves as a clear product footprint factsheet that you can hand straight to your business clients. 

Affordable & predictable costs

Skip the price tag of a fully customized corporate project. Get a standardized (carbon) footprint baseline of your product that fits your budget. 

We handle the data gaps

Missing exact numbers from your suppliers? No problem. We help you to fill in the gaps with high-quality data from trusted LCA databases. 

No LCA expertise needed

You don't need to learn complex LCA calculations or software. Our experts guide you through the results in clear language that you can immediately share with your stakeholders. 

Fast turnaround

Get your baseline (carbon) footprint numbers in days, not months, so you can respond fast to client requests with data-backed confidence. 

How QuickStart LCA works

4 simple steps to your product's footprint baseline

We keep the process simple so you can stay focused on your business. We have broken down a complex method into 4 straightforward steps, giving you a clear, ready-to-use deliverable. Plus one of our LCA experts will guide your team from start to finish, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. 

Kickoff & data analysis

Every project starts with a data audit. We assess your internal data to ensure high-quality insights and clearly define your next steps. 

Your basic product (carbon) footprint

We use a contribution analysis to pinpoint exactly which ingredients or supply chain steps drive your product's footprint. This shows you exactly where to focus to make the biggest impact, saving your time and resources. 

Identify your footprint hotspots

We bypass the complexity of full-scale assessments to deliver the essential environmental insights you need to make decisions now. We show the hotspots which drive your footprint with a contribution analysis.

Sustainability 2-pager

You receive a clear sustainability 2-pager to share with your customers or use to drive your impact reduction strategies. 

LCA expertise at your terms

During the process you don't need to worry about navigating the data yourself. One of our experts will guide your team through the process and final (carbon) footprint results, taking the complexity off your plate. 

Sustainability Consultant in agri-food

Is QuickStart LCA right for you?

This service is specifically designed for "simple" product contexts:

  • Growing agri-food brands preparing to answer questions from their customers.

  • Niche food producers looking to validate and back up their sustainability story with credible data. 

  • Ingredient suppliers needing to provide quick, reliable environmental data to business buyers. 

Fundamentals of LCA

FAQ about QuickStart LCA

Can I use the QuickStart LCA results for public marketing or claims?

No. The QuickStart LCA is designed as a fast, internal baseline for B2B conversations and possible reduction strategies. To make public marketing claims, you require a full-scale, critically ISO-reviewed LCA. The QuickStart LCA service is the perfect, cost-effective first step to see where you stand before committing to that larger LCA process.

What data do I need to provide for a QuickStart LCA?

We keep the process as simple as possible. You only need to provide a basic Bill of Materials (BOM), and data such as energy use from your production site. Don't worry if you have supplier data gaps, we use trusted global agri-food databases to fill in missing emission numbers. 

How long does a "short footprint sprint" actually take?

Instead of spending months navigating complex methodologies, a QuickStart LCA delivers your basic product carbon footprint numbers in days, not months. The exact timeline depends on how quickly your team can provide the data, but it is built specifically for fast turnarounds to for instance meet urgent business client requests.

How does this service help with corporate sustainability reporting (e.g., CSRD)?

While it is not a full inventory, the QuickStart LCA provides a reliable, scientifically grounded estimate of your product's footprint. It is an cost-effective way for food industry SMEs to map their product footprint hotspots, giving your commercial and sustainability teams a clear picture of your supply chain baseline for B2B conversations. 

What is the difference between this baseline assessment and a full-scale LCA?

The QuickStart LCA is a streamlined, cost-effective footprint baseline designed specifically for internal strategy and B2B conversations. It bypasses the lengthy, complex, and expensive verification tracks of a full LCA project. If your commercial buyers explicitly require an ISO-verified sustainability study, or if your team wants to make public marketing and packaging claims, we can guide you through a full-scale LCA as a next step.

Can we upgrade a QuickStart LCA to a full-scale LCA later?

Yes, absolutely. The QuickStart LCA is designed as a modular first step. We map out your initial Bill of Materials carbon footprint mapping and flag your main footprint drivers. If you later decide you need to make public marketing claims or require an ISO-reviewed study, the data gathered during this sprint gives us a good head start on a full-scale LCA.

Ready to get clear footprint numbers?

Every sustainability journey has to start somewhere, and we are here to help you take that first step. You don't need a perfect supply chain to start measuring your impact. Let's talk about your product and see how the QuickStart LCA can give your food brand a competitive edge. 

Just keep in mind that the QuickStart LCA is designed as a fast, streamlined footprint baseline for standard products and straightforward supply chains. If you are dealing with more complex, multi-layered products or need deeply customized software integrations, a full-scale tailored LCA will be a better fit.

Let’s figure out which path makes the most sense for your team.

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Jeroen Straver
Jeroen Straver
Sales Consultant & Business Development

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