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The life cycle assessment methodology covers the materials production, the fixture manufacturing, its distribution, use, and end-of-life stage.

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Life Cycle Assessment Framework

Luminaires aren’t typical products – they consume energy for decades, lose brightness over time, and contain sophisticated electronics that fail at different rates, demanding a completely specialized LCA approach

General Building LCA
Luminaires LCA

Complete life cycle assessment including all stages and modules for comprehensive building analysis.

Specialized LCA for lighting fixtures with excluded modules that are not applicable to luminaires.

The following modules are not typically applicable for lighting fixtures:

B1: Use | B3: Repair | B4: Replacement | B5: Refurbishment | C1: Deconstruction

Choose your Life Cycle Assessment methodology

Switch methodologies instantly based on your client’s requirements

EF3.1

EF3.1 is a methodology based on european standards, that shows the 16 official environmental indicators. At the end all indicators are combined into a single score.

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IMPACT World+

World IMPACT+ is a methodology used to convert the inventoried inputs and outputs of the product system into four considered environmental impact indicators: Human Health, Ecosystem Quality, Fossil and Nuclear Energy Use and Mineral Resources Use.

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Understanding Midpoint vs Endpoint Environmental Impacts

In Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), environmental impacts can be measured at two different levels: midpoint and endpoint. Think of it as measuring either the cause or the consequence

LCA CALC midpoint endpoint environmental impacts

The Environmental Impact Chain

Emissions & Activities

What we release

CO₂ emissions
NOx from transport
Heavy metals
Water consumption

Midpoint Impacts

Environmental mechanisms
Midpoint impacts measure environmental effects at an intermediate point in the cause-effect chain. They focus on specific environmental mechanisms before they cause ultimate damage.

Climate change
Acidification
Smog formation
Ecotoxicity

Endpoint Impacts

Final consequences
Endpoint impacts measure the ultimate consequences on things we care about: human health, ecosystem quality, and resource availability. They show the
actual damage caused.

Choose Your EPD Programme Operator

Turn environmental transparency into competitive advantage

The PSR-0014-ed2 for luminaires, developed by PEP Ecopassport® with Lighting Europe, is the industry’s only available Product Specific Rules for lighting products. This PSR is recognized across multiple leading EPD programmes, giving you flexibility in choosing your verification partner.

How to Choose Your Programme Operator

Consider these factors:

Geographic focus: Where will your EPDs be used? (Europe, North America, Global)
Market recognition: LEED compliance, local market acceptance
Industry expertise: Specialized knowledge in lighting products
Digital tools: Platform ease of use and integration
Cost structure: Registration, verification, and annual fees
Processing time: Speed from submission to publication