Lifecycle Assessment Methodology
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA join together to develop the first globally aligned recreational marine lifecycle assessment (LCA)
This comprehensive framework will provide the global recreational marine industry a shared methodology to quantify the environmental performance of a recreational boat through every phase of its life. In addition to the methodology, the LCA will ultimately include the development of standard inventory databases, tools, communications materials and educational initiatives to help manufacturers and other marine organizations.
What is a Lifecycle Assessment?
A lifecycle assessment (LCA) is a systematic methodology to understanding how a product, process or service interacts with resources and systems throughout its entire journey — from raw material sourcing to end-of-life management. By analyzing these interactions, an LCA helps identify ways to optimize resource use, enhance performance and support sustainability goals.
Why develop an LCA?
Developing a global LCA approach is a critical step in helping the global recreational marine industry make informed decisions that strengthen their business amidst evolving market expectations, continue to advance innovation and support their longstanding commitment to the environment.
What is the importance of a global approach?
Harmonization of marine standards and regulatory requirements creates certainty for the global industry while recognizing the unique diversity of the recreational marine industry and its vast portfolio of technologies, products and operations.
