Scaling up the use of LCA through technology. Eric Mieras, Managing Director at PRé Sustainability LCIC 2018, August 30th 2018

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1 Scaling up the use of LCA through technology Eric Mieras, Managing Director at PRé Sustainability LCIC 2018, August 30th 2018

2 Full LCA requires experience and expertise Building a model is a real expert work: Lots of assumptions and methodological choices to be made: Functional Unit System boundaries Allocation LCIA methods Extensive data collection Review of data quality Advanced analysis options, like sensitivity and uncertainty

3 Development of simplified tools for easy results Black box Clear need for workflow driven tools that do not require expert knowledge: Focus on input and output Intuitive interface, guidance on steps Appealing design, visualization of results Automation/simplification of data collection Generate results people need That s good, but it also implies: No options to drill down in the data No modelling options, choices are made for you Maintenance and updates are cumbersome Creates a black box

4 Combine expert features and ease of use in one platform Apps & tools Connect to other systems (via API) Link Background Databases (via API) Automated data collection (Collect) Data (management) platform Modelling tool Calculation engine Analysis features Custom tools & apps (via API) Existing software systems (via API) Innovation & Eco design (Compare) Eco-efficiency (Monitor & benchmark) Specific, tailored applications Scenario s Green Products Dashboards Green Supply Chain Manual Data Entry Base Core Flow Compliance (Declare) Reports Green Marketing & communication Data providers (Suppliers, Sites, BU s etc) LCA experts Users (Customers, BU s, Strategy & Innovation, Group Sustainability, Suppliers, etc)

5 Value and knowledge is in underlying model Primary data parameters Primary data parameters Primary data parameters Primary data parameters Transparency is key for trust Look underneath the hood and have access to the model: Model captures in-depth expertise of product Possible to modify unit processes to reflect specific situation Use of parameters to create scenarios and/or flexible model Allows for analysis and interpretation of results: Identification of hotspots throughout the value chain Determine the level of confidence in the final results Communicate them in a fair, complete, and accurate manner

6 Create bigger impact with the same effort Input: Output:

7 How to build a material selection tool in less than 30 minutes

8 Log in page

9 Upload or build your model

10 Check, modify or maintain your model

11 Manage parameters, methods, processes and so on

12 Link to input and output models

13 Create a data entry form

14 Data is sent to the new model

15 Make material selection tool available

16 Select and connect the modules you need Automated data collection (Collect) Data (management) platform Modelling tool Calculation engine Analysis features Innovation & Eco design (Compare) Scenario s Green Products Data providers (Suppliers, Sites, BU s etc) LCA experts Users (Customers, BU s, Strategy & Innovation, Group Sustainability, Suppliers, etc)

17 Possibilities are endless: click & go Building blocks Example How it works Possible tools Out-of-the box Configurable existing modules to collect data and create Scenarios, Reports (β) and Dashboards (β) 1. Upload or build model 2. Configure modules 3. Link together 4. Ready to go Material selection Packaging tool Product design Transport tool Procurement Standard reporting Integrated Connect your software via an API with calculation engine and data platform 1. Upload or build model 2. Configure API 3. Modify existing tool 4. Ready to go ERP PLM Dairy management Sustainability reporting Supply chain management CAD Custom Develop your custom tool or app on top of a robust calculation engine and data platform via an API 1. Build specific tool / app 2. Upload or build model 3. Configure API 4. Ready to go Biodiversity Consumer apps Eco-design Material submission Tailored reports Sector tools

18 Technology enables best of both worlds Transparency Robustness In-depth analysis Flexibility Toolbox Easy Intuitive Tailored results Specific purpose Workflow

19 Questions? Interested? Eric Mieras mieras@pre-sustainability.com pre-sustainability.com PReSustainablty PRé Sustainability PRé Sustainability