ISO 14044

ISO 14044:2006 is an international standard that specifies requirements and provides guidelines for life cycle assessment (LCA). The standard covers the following key components:

• Goal and Scope Definition: Establishing the purpose and the system boundaries of the LCA.
• Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (LCI): Compiling an inventory of relevant inputs and outputs of a product system.
• Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA): Evaluating the potential environmental impacts associated with identified inputs and outputs.
• Life Cycle Interpretation: Making conclusions and recommendations based on the findings of the LCI and LCIA phases.
• Reporting and Critical Review: Ensuring that the LCA is reported in accordance with the standard's requirements and undergoing a critical review to maintain its credibility.

The standard also addresses the limitations of LCA, the relationship between the different LCA phases, and the conditions for the use of value choices and optional elements. ISO 14044:2006 is designed to be used for LCA studies and life cycle inventory (LCI) studies, contributing to a better understanding of environmental impacts associated with products throughout their life cycle.

This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2022, which means it remains current as of the last update.