European Reference Life Cycle Data System

The inventory analysis gathers the necessary data regarding the extraction of resources and emissions for all processes involved in the product life cyde. For this purpose, databases have been developed, such as Ecoinvent, the Chinese National Database, Spine (www.globalspine.com), JEMAI, and the European Reference life Cycle Data System, which give estimates about resource extraction and emissions... 

Under the International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD), a further specified practice guidance to the ISO 14040 series standards is currently being developed. This is co-lead by the European Commission s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and consulted with a number of national LCA projects and industry associations worldwide. For more information see chapter 8.3 Latest developments and related www links. 

European Commission - DG Joint Research Centre - Institute for Environment and Sustainability. The intemational reference life cycle data system (ILCD) data network. http //lct. jrc.ec.europa.eu/eplca/delivCTables/the-intemational-reference-life-cycle-data-system-ilcd-data-network... 

JRC, March 2010. Joint Research Centre — Institute for Environment and Sustainability Intemational Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) Handbook — General Guide for Life Cycle Assessment — Detailed Guidance, first ed. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg. EUR 24708 EN. 

EC- IRC (2010) Framework and requirements for LCIA models and Indicators. ILCD handbook -International reference life cycle data system, European Union EUR24586EN. Available at http /Act.jrc. ec.europa.eu... 

EC-JRC (2011) Recommendations based on existing environmental impact assessment models and factors for life cycle assessment in European context. ILCD handbook - international reference life cycle data system, European Union EUR24571EN. Retrieved from http // Ict.jrc.ec.europa.eu (accessed 20 August 2013)... 

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