Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products: Key Insights from KPMG’s ESG Webinar
On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team hosted an insightful webinar focused on understanding and minimizing the environmental impact of everyday products. The session addressed crucial topics surrounding Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the newly introduced EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
Understanding the Environmental Footprint with LCA
The first part of the webinar, led by experts Nina Mihajlović and Marijana Marjanović, covered the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment — a comprehensive method to evaluate a product’s environmental footprint from raw material extraction through disposal. Attendees learned:
- Differences in emission measurements at organizational versus product levels.
- Key steps and internationally recognized standards for conducting LCA analyses.
- The process and significance of creating Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- Practical methods for calculating a product’s carbon footprint.
Navigating the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The second segment focused on the EU’s latest regulatory framework aiming to promote sustainability in product design. Highlights included:
- How the regulation enforces stricter environmental criteria for products sold within the EU.
- The role of Digital Product Passports in enhancing transparency and traceability within the sustainable value chain.
- Practical implications for businesses, especially in Montenegro and neighboring regions, to comply with evolving EU standards.
Relevance Amid Increasing EU Regulatory Stringency
The high engagement during the webinar underscores growing industry interest and the urgent need for companies to adapt their product strategies in line with environmental priorities. This session closed KPMG’s first series of online ESG seminars, marking a significant milestone in promoting sustainability awareness in the corporate sector.
About the Speakers:
Nina Mihajlović, Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability Consulting, KPMG Serbia and Montenegro, leads efforts to integrate sustainability into business practices.
Further Information:
For more on integrating LCA and EU regulations into your sustainability efforts, visit KPMG’s official website or contact their ESG consulting team.
This summary provides an authoritative overview for businesses and sustainability advocates seeking to deepen understanding of product environmental impact assessments and EU regulatory compliance.
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