Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products: Insights from KPMG’s ESG Webinar

On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team hosted an insightful webinar focusing on two critical pillars of sustainable product development: Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. This event attracted strong interest from professionals eager to deepen their understanding of environmental footprinting and emerging regulatory frameworks.

Understanding Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

LCA is a methodical approach used to evaluate the environmental impacts of products throughout their entire life span—from raw material extraction to disposal. During the webinar, experts Nina Mihajlović and Marijana Marjanović explained:

• Key Steps in LCA Analysis: Including data collection, impact assessment, and interpretation according to established international standards.
• Emissions Differentiation: How emissions vary at the organizational level compared to an individual product, underscoring the relevance of product-level assessment for precise impact measurement.
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPD): How these standardized documents communicate product-specific environmental data transparently.
• Product Carbon Footprint: Practical calculation methods critical for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Digital Product Passport: Highlighted as a transformative tool enabling traceability and enhanced sustainability across product value chains.

The New EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

The second half of the session focused on the EU’s evolving regulatory landscape aiming to improve product sustainability. The Ecodesign Regulation introduces stricter requirements for durability, reparability, and recyclability, pushing companies to innovate and comply with sustainability benchmarks.

Participants gained practical knowledge on how EU regulations are shaping product design and market access—not only within Europe but also influencing international supply chains and domestic companies striving to meet these rigorous standards.

Relevance and Future Outlook

The webinar illustrated growing stakeholder demand for tools and regulations that foster sustainable production and consumption, aligning business practices with global environmental goals. It also marked the conclusion of KPMG’s first series of ESG online seminars, establishing a foundation for ongoing education on sustainability challenges.

About the Presenters

• Nina Mihajlović – Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability Consulting, KPMG Serbia and Montenegro
• Marijana Marjanović – ESG expert with a focus on product sustainability compliance

For professionals in the organic and sustainable product sectors, the insights from this webinar reinforce the importance of leveraging LCA and adapting to EU Ecodesign regulations to minimize environmental footprints and thrive in a circular economy.

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