Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products

On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team hosted a focused webinar addressing the environmental impact of everyday products and the methods available to measure and reduce this footprint. This event underscores the growing importance of sustainability amid tightening EU regulatory frameworks.

Key Webinar Highlights

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Experts Nina Mihajlović and Marijana Marjanović led the first session on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a critical tool for evaluating products’ environmental impacts throughout their lifespan—from raw material extraction to disposal. Key insights included:

• Differences in emissions analysis at both organizational and product levels.
• Essential steps for conducting an LCA analysis aligning with international standards.
• The creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to transparently communicate impacts.
• Practical approaches for calculating the product carbon footprint.

EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

The second part of the webinar detailed the new Ecodesign Regulation, which aims to drive sustainability by mandating product design that prioritizes environmental impact reduction. Highlights included:

• The importance and function of digital product passports as tools enabling transparency and circularity within the sustainable value chain.
• Real-world applications showing how companies can adapt to comply with evolving EU regulations.

Relevance and Industry Impact

The high level of participation points to robust interest and urgent need for domestic companies, particularly those within the EU influence zone, to align with stricter sustainability compliance demands. The knowledge shared in this session is vital for organizations looking to integrate sustainable practices and improve product environmental footprints.

About the Webinar Series

This webinar was the concluding session of KPMG’s initial ESG online seminar series, offering actionable insights for sustainable product development and strategic environmental management.

For businesses and sustainability professionals, understanding LCA methodologies and the evolving EU Ecodesign Regulation is key to driving compliance, enhancing transparency, and delivering eco-friendly products in today’s market.

Contact:
Nina Mihajlović, Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability Consulting, KPMG Serbia & Montenegro
[Contact details available on KPMG website]

Source: KPMG ESG & Sustainability Consulting Webinar, March 26, 2025
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