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

On March 26, 2025, the KPMG ESG & Sustainability Consulting team hosted an insightful webinar focusing on understanding and reducing the environmental footprint of everyday products. This session addressed key sustainable practices aligned with increasingly stringent EU regulations impacting companies domestically.

Key Topics Covered

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Presented by experts Nina Mihajlović and Marijana Marjanović, the webinar delved into the methodology for conducting Life Cycle Assessments.
• Participants learned the essential steps for performing LCA, including required standards compliance.
• The distinction between emissions at the organizational level versus product level was clarified, emphasizing targeted sustainability efforts.
• The creation and significance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) were explained.
• The process behind calculating a product’s carbon footprint in practical terms was outlined.

EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

• Detailed insights were provided on the new EU Ecodesign Regulation designed to promote sustainable product design.
• The digital product passport emerged as a pivotal tool for transparency and sustainability across the product value chain.

Relevance and Industry Impact

The active engagement during the webinar highlights the growing importance of sustainability and regulatory compliance in product manufacturing and lifecycle management. Domestic businesses are increasingly required to adapt to the EU’s evolving standards, making LCA and ecodesign principles critical for future competitiveness and environmental stewardship.

Conclusion

This webinar marked the conclusion of KPMG’s first series of online ESG seminars, underscoring the firm’s commitment to educating industries on effective sustainability strategies within regulatory frameworks.

About the Experts:
Nina Mihajlović, Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability Consulting, KPMG Serbia and Montenegro.

For companies aiming to integrate sustainability into their operations, understanding LCA and the EU Ecodesign Regulation is indispensable for achieving compliance and reducing ecological impacts.

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