Environmental Impact Accounting & LCA

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) helps businesses quantify and improve their environmental footprint through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and impact accounting. Using science-based analysis and tailored support, we deliver actionable insights that drive measurable, sustainable progress.

Services we offer

Environmental assessments to quantify greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), water use, and other environmental impacts

Hot spot analysis

Comparative assertions to support marketing claims

Compliance with ISO 14040 and 14044 standards

Coaching

Education

3rd-party evaluations

Who is eligible

Large and small businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits across the United States.

Why it matters

  • Support customers’ requests
  • Provide transparency of product impact
  • Strengthen business competitiveness
  • Continuously improve business performance
  • Optimize resource use

How much it costs

Businesses registered in New York State qualify for project funding.* Businesses and entities not registered in New York State do not qualify for funding but can still work with us.

Incremental tiers of service offerings

graph showing the incremental tiers of service offerings

No-cost, self-paced e-learning
This tier includes completion of the free NYSP2I Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential (GHG ERP) Self-Assessment e-Learning course, available at nysp2i.rit.edu/training. The one-hour, self-paced course helps companies estimate the GHG ERP of their technology versus an incumbent and includes a workbook for conducting their own analysis.

No-cost*, self-paced e-learning plus coaching
This tier includes completion of the free NYSP2I Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential (GHG ERP) Self-Assessment e-Learning course, available at nysp2i.rit.edu/training, followed by coaching support from NYSP2I. The one-hour, self-paced course helps companies estimate the GHG ERP of their technology versus an incumbent and includes a workbook for conducting their own analysis. After completing the course, companies submit their workbook for review. NYSP2I provides feedback, allowing companies to revise their analysis. The final deliverable is an evaluation form from NYSP2I. A short-form contract is required, but support is free for NYS-based companies.

Third-party assessment
This tier includes a cost share and development of a scope of work and contract to complete a third-party GHG ERP analysis by NYSP2I. The deliverable includes a final report detailing all work completed during the project.

Life cycle assessment (LCA)
This tier includes a cost share and development of a scope of work and contract to complete ISO 14040/44-compliant LCA by NYSP2I. Deliverables include an internal LCA report as well as a public-facing LCA report. NYSP2I can also facilitate the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Unlike Tiers 1, 2, or 3 described above, an LCA can quantify other environmental impacts of a product or process beyond GHG emissions. This tier of analysis is best suited for well-established products with consistent manufacturing processes and raw material feed streams.

*Organizations must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for NYSP2I funding. Coverage of up to 90% of project costs is not guaranteed and is subject to available funding and program criteria.

Resources

Case Study: NYSP2I Conducts Life Cycle Assessment and Develops Environmental Product Declaration on WexEnergy’s PolarSkin and SolarSkin

Case Study: NYSP2I Performs Greenhouse Gas Evaluation of SunThru’s Aerogel Insert

E-Learning Course: Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) Basics Course

E-Learning Course: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential (GHG ERP) Self-Assessment Course

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Educational Resources

Part of our mission at NYSP2I is to provide free resources that educate, inform you of best practices, or make a process easier. Take a look at our top resources to see how these can help you get started.

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Contact us to learn more: Kim Bawden, krbp2i@rit.edu

Why it matters

  • Support customers’ requests
  • Provide transparency of product impact
  • Strengthen business competitiveness
  • Continuously improve business performance
  • Optimize resource use

How much it costs

Businesses registered in New York State qualify for project funding.* Businesses and entities not registered in New York State do not qualify for funding but can still work with us.

Who is eligible

Large and small businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits across the United States.

*Organizations must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for NYSP2I funding. Coverage of up to 90% of project costs is not guaranteed and is subject to available funding and program criteria.