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What is the difference between a full LCA and a carbon footprint declaration?

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The regulation requires a carbon footprint declaration (Carbon Footprint of Product), rather than a full multi-indicator life cycle assessment (LCA). It uses a single indicator (kg CO2e/kWh) under a specific JRC methodology. The data to collect are largely the same, but the deliverable differs.

Read the source article: EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542: manufacturer obligations