Wiki source code of D0100 - CEC Life Cycle Analysis

Last modified by SuperUwe Trueggelmann on 2022-07-17

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1.1	1	= Introduction =
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7.3	3	While preparing the cecAP with the required information, the Vendor is required to conduct a life cycle analysis of the Product the Vendor seeks certification for.
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7.3	5	A Vendor has different options how to conduct such life cycle analysis:
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9.2	7	* The Vendor conducts all the necessary activities themselves, including all the needed various calculations; typically this involves acquiring a license for a LCA modeling software like [[GaBi >>https://gabi.sphera.com/international/index/]]or [[Simapro>>https://simapro.com/]] and a license for an LCA database like [[EcoInvent>>https://ecoinvent.org/]].
7.3	8	* The Vendor engages a LCA consultancy which has access to a LCA modeling software and database.
9.1	9	* The Vendor utilizes the [[CEC LifeCycle Assessment support>>doc:.C0660 - Certificate Extension - Guidance.WebHome]].
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9.2	11	The Vendor decides which of the options they chose to prepare their data.
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7.3	13	= CEC LifeCycle Assessment support ("CEC LCA support") =
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7.3	15	The CEC LCA support process is an optional process within the CEC scheme. It is offered to Vendors intending to obtain CEC Certification for one of their products, and has the following objectives:
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7.3	17	* Providing a cost effective option to enable Vendors to present a CEC compliant Product System and CEC data during the CEC Assessment
	18	* Standardizing the way the CEC Indicators are determined and presented.
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