Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and EU Ecodesign Regulation: Key Insights from KPMG’s ESG Webinar

On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team held a webinar. They focused on Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Businesses face tighter EU rules. They must now cut their environmental impacts.

Understanding Environmental Footprints Through LCA

The webinar began with a clear look at LCA. LCA is a method that checks a product’s environmental impact from start to end. Speakers Nina Mihajlović and Marijana Marjanović shared these points:

• They showed key LCA steps. The steps run from raw material extraction to final disposal.
• They stressed standards compliance. These steps follow international rules.
• They explained the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The EPD shows clear, reliable data.
• They described product carbon footprint calculation. This is a way to track and cut carbon emissions.

EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products

Next, the discussion moved to the EU Ecodesign Regulation. This rule helps improve product sustainability. The speakers noted:

• A Digital Product Passport joins the scene. It helps with product traceability and clarity.
• Regulatory impact grows. Stricter EU rules mean tougher tasks for companies.
• Real-world applications matter. Case examples showed how emission checks differ at company and product levels.

Growing Relevance & Industry Impact

High attendance and strong engagement proved that sustainability is vital. Companies in Europe, or those aiming for global standards, must take note.

This webinar ended the first series of KPMG’s ESG online sessions. It was a key step to boost skills in sustainable product management.

Presented by:
Nina Mihajlović, Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability Consulting, KPMG Serbia and Montenegro

For further details on ESG consulting and upcoming webinars, visit KPMG’s official site.

This summary supports sustainable product knowledge. It aligns with EU rules and top industry practices.

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