Description of the LCA methodology used

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by Devera is of the "Cradle to Grave" type. This approach evaluates the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to reuse or recycling, promoting a circular system instead of a linear one. This process, aligned with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, comprises the following key stages:

1. Goal and Scope

The LCA calculation aims to approximate the environmental impact of products with these objectives:

Identify environmental impacts.
Detect critical areas to optimize the use of resources, energy, and emissions, promoting more efficient production.
Drive the design of more sustainable products from conception, favoring circular economy.
Facilitate the selection of more sustainable materials, processes, and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with national and international environmental regulations.
Generate reliable reports to support environmental claims and ecological certifications.
Communicate information to different stakeholders.

The "Cradle to Grave" approach covers all product phases: production, use, and end of life. The included stages are:

Raw materials: Encompasses the extraction, processing, and transport of raw materials used in manufacturing.
Manufacturing: Includes all industrial processes of transforming raw materials into final product, considering waste, energy consumption, and direct emissions.
Transport: Evaluates emissions generated in product distribution from factory to point of sale, including land, sea, and air transport.
Packaging: Analyzes the environmental impact of packaging materials, their production, and subsequent waste management.
Use: Examines emissions during the product's useful life, including energy consumption and resources in operation and maintenance.