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GHG, LCA and ESG in Fire Safety

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Companies buying waste management services increasingly ask for verifiable environmental data. In fact, B2B buyers face stricter due diligence requirements every year. In this context, three acronyms come up often: GHG, LCA and ESG. They are different tools, but each one standardises how environmental impact is measured or reported. The fire safety sector, and powder regeneration in particular, is no exception.

The GHG Protocol: measuring emissions

The GHG Protocol is the most widely used international standard for accounting a company’s greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, it defines three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3.

  1. covers direct emissions, for example from company vehicles.
  2. covers indirect emissions from purchased energy.
  3. finally, covers all other emissions across the value chain, including transport and waste disposal.

For this reason, the GHG Protocol is particularly relevant for companies that collect and treat hazardous waste.

LCA: impact across the life cycle

LCA, or Life Cycle Assessment, is a methodology defined by ISO 14040 and the related ISO 14044. It measures a product’s environmental impact across its entire life cycle. In practice, it examines every stage: from raw material extraction to production, use and final disposal. For a product like a regenerated fire extinguishing powder, an LCA would compare two scenarios. On one side, regeneration; on the other, production from virgin raw material. However, an LCA study requires data collected over time and verification by an independent third party.

ESG reporting and the CSRD directive

An ESG report brings together a company’s environmental, social and governance indicators. In Europe, the CSRD directive makes publication mandatory for larger companies. As a result, more suppliers are drawn in indirectly: their clients need data to complete their own ESG reports. For a company handling hazardous waste, this means providing traceable figures on collection, recovery and regulatory compliance.

Where NEW TECH LAB stands today

So far, NEW TECH LAB does not hold a third-party verified GHG certification. Likewise, it has not yet published a certified LCA study or an ESG report aligned with CSRD. However, the company follows the evolution of these frameworks closely. Meanwhile, it already provides clients with traceable data on waste collection, recovery and compliance. This data is already useful as a basis for clients’ own ESG reports. In addition, NEW TECH LAB operates under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. This is a first verifiable building block for a broader path ahead.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

What is the GHG Protocol?

It’s the most widely used international standard for accounting a company’s greenhouse gas emissions. It defines three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3.

What is an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)?

It’s a methodology defined by ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. It measures a product’s environmental impact across its entire life cycle, from raw material to disposal.

What is an ESG report, and who must publish it?

An ESG report brings together a company’s environmental, social and governance indicators. In Europe, the CSRD directive makes publication mandatory for larger companies.

Does NEW TECH LAB hold a GHG certification or an LCA study?

Not yet. NEW TECH LAB follows the evolution of the GHG Protocol and LCA frameworks and is evaluating their future adoption.

Does NEW TECH LAB publish an ESG report?

Not at the moment. The company does provide traceable data on waste collection, recovery and compliance. This is already useful as a basis for clients’ ESG reports.

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