LCA Insights to Strengthen Sustainable Production at Cariflex
A comparative life cycle assessment identifying key environmental impacts and guiding targeted reduction strategies.
The situation
Cariflex is a global leader in high-performance synthetic latex used in medical and other high-value markets. Following the opening of a second production facility, the company wanted to better understand the environmental footprint of its operations across both sites.
To gain these insights, Cariflex asked Anthesis to conduct a screening Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the production processes at both locations.
Our solutions
Anthesis used a combination of primary and secondary data to develop detailed inventories for each site and analysed the production processes from cradle-to-gate.
The study quantified key environmental impact categories, including global warming, acidification, eutrophication, ozone depletion, photochemical ozone formation, and water consumption.
The LCA results provided a transparent comparison between both sites and formed the basis for refining sustainability strategies.
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Anthesis helps organisations measure, understand, and reduce their environmental impacts through data-driven life cycle assessments.
Impacts of the project
- Hotspot identification: The analysis revealed which life cycle stages contribute most to each environmental impact category.
- Performance tracking: Results enabled Cariflex to quantify the effects of previously implemented reduction measures.
- Site-specific insights: The study highlighted notable differences between both locations, supporting tailored sustainability actions.
- Informed decision-making: Findings empower Cariflex to focus on the most effective impact reduction efforts and strengthen overall environmental performance.
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