The Fast Track LCA Method, also known as the "Philips Method," is a streamlined approach to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that simplifies environmental impact calculations without sacrificing accuracy. Pickler follows this method to offer a quicker, practical approach to LCA.
Here’s how it aligns:
Focus on Relevant Calculations: Like the Fast Track method, Pickler emphasizes calculating environmental impacts by focusing on specific stages and subsystems in the product life cycle. Instead of detailed characterizations, Pickler uses established eco-costs factors, which are readily accessible through the IDEMAT database.
Subsystem-Based Approach: Pickler’s LCA is structured around lifecycle subsystems ("cradle to grave"), meaning it can adapt to specific product stages, whether for materials, production, transport, or end-of-life.
User-Friendly Calculations: By skipping complex steps (like normalization or classification), Pickler’s approach helps users quickly understand eco-costs and carbon footprints, aiding in design improvements and compliance without requiring specialized LCA knowledge.
This alignment allows Pickler to provide rapid, actionable insights for sustainability assessments, helping users make informed decisions to reduce environmental impacts.
Pickler calculation rules are approved by the Sustainability Impact Metrics Foundation
Pickler’s Fast Track LCA method is further validated by the approval of its calculation rules from the Sustainability Impact Metrics Foundation, founded by Dr. Joost Vogtländer. This endorsement reinforces the reliability of Pickler's approach, ensuring that its eco-cost and carbon footprint calculations meet high standards for accuracy and credibility.
With this backing, Pickler can confidently apply simplified LCA processes that are scientifically sound, allowing users to perform streamlined environmental assessments. The foundation’s endorsement highlights that Pickler’s calculations align with trusted sustainability metrics, bringing added credibility to the tool for regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting.