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Dialogue meeting for government agencies
Agenda Welcome and Introduction (by Anna Wikström, Swedish Life Cycle Center) Meeting focus: Verification. Speakers: Elisabeth Hallin-Bergvall, Swedac Raul Carlsson, RISE Bureau Veritas (to be confirmed) External Environment – What’s happening within respective authorities (all)…
Webinar: Life Cycle Thinking in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
Warm welcome to attend a webinar where master’s students from Chalmers University of Technology will present the results from their master thesis: Life cycle thinking in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Emil Eriksson and Joanna…
A common platform for knowledge building and collaboration is crucial to spread and develop the life cycle thinking globally. This project aims for a joint national collaboration to engage organizations to apply a life cycle perspective.
Type Admin project
Time period 2017-01-01 - 2020-05-17
This project focuses on global biodiversity loss caused by human activities that affect species and ecosystems negatively. The main goal is to exchange insights about efforts and initiate collaboration to address biodiversity challenges in agriculture, forestry, and marine activities.
Type Working group
Time period 2022-09-01 - Ongoing
Seminar on economic policy instruments for a more circular economy
On February 6th at 13.00-14.30 (CET) Swedish Life Cycle Center arragnes a seminar on economic policy instruments for a more circular economy together with Maria Ljunggren (Chalmers) and Tobias Persson (Swedish Environmental Protection…
The project aims to help Swedish actors understand EU Environmental Footprint & explain the effects of methodological choices in Environmental Footprint
Type Research project
Time period 2022-12-01 - 2023-11-30
Dialogue meeting for government agencies
Agenda Välkommen och introduktion (av Anna Wikström, Swedish Life Cycle Center) Temat för mötet: CPR (Construction Product Regulation – Byggproduktförordningen). Presentationer: Övergripande presentation om CPR, Sara Elfving, Boverket Kommande krav på miljömässig hållbarhet i CPR,…
Dialogue meeting for government agencies
Agenda Välkommen och introduktion (av Anna Wikström, Swedish Life Cycle Center) Temat för mötet: Miljöspendanalys. Presentation av Maike Bäcklin/Heini-Marja Suvilehto, Upphandlingsmyndigheten Frågor och diskussion Rapportering och dialog kring från projektet In-Depth Assessment of the Need…
The year of 2019 has almost come to an end and we are happy to say that is has been a year filled with new collaborations and inspiring network activites. The Swedish Life Cycle Centers…
Strategic intelligence meeting: EU policies and its relevance to the circular transition of Swedish industrial companies
The Swedish Life Cycle Center strategic intelligence meeting on EU policies and its relevance to the circular transition of Swedish industrial companies, is organized within the Innovation cluster for the life cycle perspective. This Strategic…
Environmental Footprint Expert group – focus on Electricity modelling
Welcome to this meeting in the Environment Footprint Expert group. The aim of the group is to follow, understand and impact the development of the Environmental Footprint (EF) methodologies (PEF and OEF). Exchange information and…
Working group meeting: Biodiversity & LCA
Current status of LCA and biodiversity assessments and ongoing research Aim: Common understanding of current research status related to biodiversity assessments in LCA in different ecosystems. Discussion issues (topics): Potential Workshop Theme Outcome: Overview of research…
Webinar #4: Standardization and harmonization in LCA – What could and should be standardized in LCA?
The aim of this meeting is to reach a common understanding of the multitude of LCA-related international and European standards. Discuss what is important to include and what to exclude in the standards. This meeting…
Introduction Many different approaches are used in the LCA community. Attempts to harmonize LCA has resulted in a multitude of conflicting guidelines and standards. Confusion is created because the guidelines and standards are…
Type Working group
Time period 2022-09-01 - 2023-02-28
This project aims to explore and influence the development of Environmental Footprint methods (PEF and OEF). It also facilitates knowledge exchange among life cycle experts, partners, and stakeholders to discuss EF methodologies and their integration into EU and national policies.
Type Expert group
Time period 2022-08-01 - Ongoing
Webinar #2: Innovative LCA tools: Exploring Premise, Activity Browser and Brightway
Welcome to the second webinar in the series “Innovative LCA tools: Exploring Premise, Activity Browser and Brightway”. Our speakers will share personal reflections, demonstrate streamlined workflows, and unveil the potential of innovative LCA tools…
Introduction Circularity is gaining importance, there’s a promising synergy between circular innovation and systematic impact assessment methods. By integrating circular thinking with life cycle assessment, we can better understand and reduce environmental, economic, and social…
Type Working group
Time period 2024-02-01 - Ongoing
Webinar #1: Innovative LCA tools: Exploring Premise, Activity Browser and Brightway
Welcome to an enlightening session at the Swedish Life Cycle Center, where Associate Professor Bernhard Steubing and Dr. Romain Sacchi will discuss prospective Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This presentation aims to give an overview…
Reading Circle on the updated General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System
Content: The General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System are currently being updated, and any stakeholder is welcome to provide feedback during the open consultation until mid-December. This…
Abstract The Swedish Life Cycle Center brings together Swedish life cycle competence and front-running companies. It has been instrumental in developing and adopting life cycle approaches in the Swedish society, whilst making important contributions to…
Author Sara Palander, Anna Wikström and Maria Rydberg, Swedish Life Cycle Center
After twelve years at the Swedish Life Cycle Center, Sara Palander, will leave her position as a Director of the Center. Sara has during her leadership built and managed the Swedish Life Cycle Center’s operations…
Webinar: Applying life cycle thinking when assessing climate impact of the Swedish transport system
Transport systems have several unique properties that make them different from many products and services that are analysed with LCA. How can a life cycle perspective be applied in that context? In this webinar, the…
The aim of the group is to increase the collaboration between government agencies regarding the life cycle perspective and partners in Swedish Life Cycle Center by sharing experiences and knowledge building.
Type Working group
Time period 2015-11-20 - Ongoing
Since 2016, the center has a close collaboration with seven Swedish government agencies. They meet on a regular basis to share experience and build common knowledge in the life cycle field. These authorities play important roles…
The Nordic Dialogue Forum for LCA, climate and buildings is developed in collaboration with the Nordic building authorities with the purpose is to give input to Nordic harmonization of life cycle assessment of climate emissions…
Type Working group
Time period 2019-10-03 - 2023-03-31
The life cycle perspective is crucial for companies and other organizations in order to reduce their environmental impact and to reach climate- and energy efficiency goals. With focus on successful life cycle activities that are already in place in Swedish organizations, this project aimed to spread the good examples.
Type Research project
Time period 2014-10-01 - 2016-12-31
The full title of the project is "Life cycle data conversion to international standard." LCA data is used by organizations to measure, follow up and reduce environmental and social impact. It is important to contribute to making LCA data more accessible and transparent globally and therefor this research project was established.
Type Research project
Time period 2012-07-01 - 2012-12-31
Maria will manage and coordinate projects and activities within Swedish Life Cycle Center. With her background from a NGO working with sustainability, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and academic partners she is a welcome addition…
Oral presentation at LCM 2021.
Author Anna Wikström (Swedish Life Cycle Center), Sara Palander (Swedish Life Cycle Center), Maria Rydberg (Swedish Life Cycle Center), Susanna Toller (Trafikverket) , Björn Spak (Swedish EPA), Kristina Einarsson (Boverket), Joakim Thornéus (Upphandlingsmyndigheten)
Platform presentation (online) at LCIC 2024 in Berlin, Germany, 3 July 2024. In session 03: Policy Developments based on Life Cycle Thinking. …
Author Anna Wikström, Maria Rydberg, Yulia Liu, Björn Spak
Dialogue meeting for government agencies
Agenda Welcome and introduction (by Anna Wikström, Swedish Life Cycle Center) Presentation of the new agency in collaboration: Swedac by Elisabeth Hallin-Bergvall Dialogue: Policy-driven need for life cycle competence development in authorities Dialogue: How authorities…
Information meeting: Strengthen the collaboration and move the life cycle field forward!
Swedish Life Cycle Center welcomes new partners and invites interested organizations to an information meeting to learn more about Swedish Life Cycle Center, how we work and take part of results implemented in business and among…
Information meeting: Strengthen the collaboration and move the life cycle field forward!
Swedish Life Cycle Center welcomes new partners and invites interested organizations to an information meeting to learn more about Swedish Life Cycle Center, how we work and take part of results implemented in business and among…