Identifying the Environmental Impacts of iGii Biosensors through Life Cycle Assessment
The Situation
iGii, a nanotechnology engineering company, has developed Gii, a 3D carbon nanomaterial created to replace traditional materials like noble metals, graphene, and screen-printed carbon. It is easier to produce, more cost-effective, and better suited to modern manufacturing needs. iGii works with companies across diagnostics, environmental testing, and sensing to integrate Gii into new products.
iGii approached Anthesis for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) support, as they wanted to gain insights into the impact categories in which they can provide the greatest alignment to their customers’ sustainability aims and identify environmental impact hotspots within their sensors.
In this project, Anthesis used LCA to compare iGii sensor impacts to alternative biosensors on the market in order to understand differences in environmental impact.
The results of the LCA showed that iGii sensors may have lower climate change and fossil resource consumption impacts compared to alternative sensors on the market. Anthesis used the hotspot results to create tailored recommendations that iGii could implement to reduce their environmental impact even further.
Company: iGii
Sector: Technology
Our Solutions
Anthesis worked with iGii to produce screening LCA models of 4 different iGii sensors using primary data supplied by iGii. Results were reported across 4 different environmental impact categories. The results were used to identify hotspots within the 4 different sensor types.
In addition to modelling the 4 iGii sensors, Anthesis produced screening LCAs of 4 alternative biosensors available on the market. This market analysis was then compared to the iGii results to better understand differences in environmental impact between iGii products and the alternative biosensors.
Anthesis provided iGii with a full-length report detailing the screening LCA results and comparisons, as well as an executive summary highlighting key takeaways from the analysis.
Working with Anthesis was a great experience. Their ability to quickly grasp the complexity of our proprietary 3D nanocarbon material and manufacturing process was impressive. As a scaling business working across a variety of sectors, we presented a unique set of needs in wanting to understand our products’ impact, and they provided a methodical yet tailored approach.
Rebecca Reilly, Head of People and Programmes, and Martha Fantom, Sustainability Engineer
Anthesis’ deep technical insight in chemistry and engineering made it easy to discuss ideas and navigate complex processes. Our internal sustainability team looked forward to meeting with them every week, and their presentation of data to multi-level audiences was clear and concise. In addition, their openness to engaging with members of our wider team received excellent feedback across the organisation.
Rebecca Reilly, Head of People and Programmes, and Martha Fantom, Sustainability Engineer
Most importantly, Anthesis’ screening LCA study provided us with confidence in the positive impact of our technology, Gii, and the actions we can take to further the positive impact our technology, long into the future. As a result, we are excited and, importantly, equipped with the knowledge in how to start implementing further ways to improve our products’ environmental impact.
Rebecca Reilly, Head of People and Programmes, and Martha Fantom, Sustainability Engineer
Impacts of the Project
Clear Results
The results of the LCA showed that iGii sensors may have lower climate change and fossil resource consumption impacts compared to alternative sensors on the market. Anthesis supported iGii with recommendations on how these results should be communicated to iGii customers.
Actionable Next Steps
Anthesis used the hotspot results of the 4 iGii sensors to create tailored recommendations that iGii could implement to reduce their environmental impact. Based on these recommendations, iGii are now exploring changes that could be made to their packaging and raw material suppliers to reduce their impact.
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