. . . building capacity and knowledge of LCA in the Americas

In 2001, the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment was formed under the auspices of the Institute for Environmental Research and Education. The mission of ACLCA is to build capacity and knowledge of LCA. This mission is supported by the following goals:

  • To increase awareness of and to promote the adoption of Environmental LCA among industry, government, and NGOs.
  • To support education and outreach through conferences, online educational opportunities, information exchange and other media.
  • To support presence of underrepresented American groups in national and international conferences and other forums related to LCA.
  • To promote networking among LCA practitioners and researchers.

The ACLCA sponsors the InLCA meetings to further the use of LCA: