LCA is the most complete way to measure environmental impact, but in practice it’s often done differently from one calculation to the next. When methods, datasets, and assumptions vary, the results are not comparable — making it hard to know which option is better and where the real impact comes from.
Common issues that lead to misleading or inconsistent results include:
Cherry-picking – only showing favorable outcomes
Different boundaries – cradle-to-gate vs. cradle-to-grave
Outdated datasets – not reflecting today’s production
Unrealistic end-of-life assumptions – oversimplified recycling or disposal
Missing lifecycle stages – leaving out important parts of the footprint
Another challenge is lack of transparency: in many LCAs, it’s unclear which data was used or what assumptions were made, making results hard to verify or trust.
How Pickler solves this
With Pickler, you don’t have to worry about inconsistent or unclear LCAs. Fast-Track LCA ensures your data is comparable, transparent, and unbiased.
Independent and neutral
Pickler doesn’t favor any material or industry. All products are assessed using the same scientific principles.One fixed methodology
Every calculation uses the same boundaries, rules, and the same scientific database (IDEMAT), so products are always calculated in the same way.Full transparency
Pickler discloses all data sources, assumptions, and modelling rules. You always know how results are created, making them easy to verify and aligned with the EU Green Claims Directive.
This means your footprint results become clear, consistent, and comparable across your entire assortment.
Pickler’s digital product passport, comparisons, and impact widgets also follow Green Claims Directive guidelines, giving you a compliant way to communicate and share your results.
What you can do once your data is consistent
When every product is calculated using the same method, sustainability data becomes something you can confidently use in sales and customer conversations.
You can:
compare the impact of different materials
explain footprint differences clearly to customers
recommend better options
highlight genuine improvements
support tenders and proposals
Consistent data gives your team the confidence to communicate impact openly, advise customers accurately, and build trust with clear, comparable information.
Fast-Track LCA gives you more than environmental data — it gives you a consistent, science-based foundation for better packaging decisions, transparent communication, and reliable reporting across your entire assortment.