Hosted virtually from April 15 to 18, the LCA Institute 2025 is a must-attend event for innovative sustainability leaders and thinkers, a hub where Life Cycle Assessment’s brightest minds come together.
This digital conference will provide valuable insights into the latest trends, tools, and practices driving sustainable innovation while bringing together industry leaders, LCA experts, and sustainability professionals from around the world, offering opportunities to exchange knowledge, enhance skills, and collaborate on the future of sustainability.
In this blog post, let’s explore what the LCA Institute is, what to expect, and why attend this ultimate event for forward-thinking sustainability professionals.
What is the LCA Institute?
The LCA Institute 2025 event serves as a premier conference for professionals working in life cycle assessment, sustainability, and environmental impact analysis. Attendees will explore the latest advancements in LCA methodologies, tools, and regulatory frameworks while engaging with thought leaders and innovators in the field.
With a focus on practical applications and solutions, this event covers diverse sectors, from manufacturing to energy and beyond. In addition to expert-led panels, attendees can take part in a four-day program aimed at refining their LCA skills and improving their sustainability strategies.
Whether you’re new to LCA or a seasoned professional, the event is designed to cater to all levels of expertise and provide valuable takeaways that can be directly applied to your work, not only expanding your knowledge but also offering networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses aiming for greater sustainability.
Why attend the LCA Institute 2025?
Attending the LCA Institute 2025 offers professionals an unmatched opportunity to deepen their knowledge and network with experts in Life Cycle Assessment. This conference is a platform for discovering the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are driving sustainability forward.
Whether you are seeking new tools to enhance your assessments or aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape, the LCA Institute will provide everything you need to shape the future of sustainable practices.
Stay on top of industry trends
Get the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends in sustainability. Gain insight into emerging technologies, methodologies, and regulations that are shaping the future of LCA. Staying current in the field helps you remain competitive and innovative.
Build a stronger professional network
Connect with fellow LCA professionals, sustainability experts, and industry leaders from across the globe. This event provides an invaluable space for forging new relationships, exchanging ideas, and collaborating on future projects that drive positive change.
Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders
Listen to expert speakers who will share in-depth knowledge about the future of sustainability. Their insights will help you understand the evolving landscape of LCA and its impact on businesses, policy, and global sustainability efforts.
Discover new technologies and tools
Learn about innovative tools and advanced technologies transforming the approach to Life Cycle Assessment. From AI applications to LCA software, this event will showcase technologies that can improve your sustainability assessments and help you deliver better results in your organization.
What to expect from LCA Institute in 2025?
At the LCA Institute this year, you can expect a dynamic lineup of panels that explore the intersection of Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability, and innovation, covering a broad spectrum of topics shaping the future of LCA. Regardless of your expertise, the sessions will provide practical insights, actionable takeaways, and a chance to connect with professionals who are transforming industries through sustainability efforts, including:
AI + LCA Automation
This session by Joe Berti from P6 Technologies will discuss some of the more advanced topics on where LCA is potentially heading, where LCA can drive significant value inside an enterprise, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be applied to LCA.
LCA Assessment Methods
This session by Maggie Wildnauer from WAP Sustainability will discuss what impact assessment methodologies exist and why you would choose one over another.
Using LCA to Estimate Product Environmental Impacts
This session by Tom Etheridge and Miguel Hernandez will show how LCA is used to create impact estimates using consumer product examples, including topics such as LCA methods, impact indicators, databases, hotspot identification, and tradeoffs.
LCA Claims and Disclaimers
This session by Vicky Rybl and Ashley Kreuder will feature discussion around the claims and disclaimers within the LCA landscape and will include guidance on how to interpret and communicate LCA results in a clear and transparent way.
Design Your Sustainability Strategy with LCA
This session by Mandy Montazeri from True North Collective will teach how LCA can inform strategy from product development, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other key business process perspectives.
Foundations of Data Visualization in Life Cycle Assessment
This session by Tess Konnovitch from EarthShift Global will teach you the essential principles and techniques for creating clear, compelling, and accessible data visualizations in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
ISO Rules and LCA
This session by Terrie Boguski and Kuma Sumathipala will provide an overview of ISO standards that pertain to life cycle assessment (LCA) and related environmental reporting such as carbon footprints, water footprints, environmental product declarations (EPDs) and organizational greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting.
Who is speaking at the event this year?
In 2025, the LCA Institute event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers who are shaping the future of sustainability. From industry leaders to remarkable consultants, each speaker brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience.
Expect insightful presentations that go beyond theory, offering real-world applications and fresh perspectives. These experts will share their expertise on everything from LCA automation to regulatory compliance, making this a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from the best in the field.
Joe Berti, P6 Technologies
Joe Berti is an established entrepreneur who has been focused on delivering software solutions in the sustainability and supply chain domains. He launched P6 Technologies in January of 2023 delivering a software-based solution LCA solution for renewable fuels, biogas, and chemicals. Prior to joining P6, Joe was Chief Product Officer at IBM for Sustainability software, a 1.5B+ software unit that handled ESG, sustainability, weather, supply chain, and AI related applications. In 2018, Joe sold Oniqua to IBM, a global supply chain software company that reduced waste in the MRO spare part inventory domain for Oil & Gas, Chemical, Energy, and Mining companies. Joe is also the author of The Book on Software.
Michele Wallace, Director of Sustainability Standards Development at Cotton Incorporated
Michele Wallace leads sustainability standards development with a background in textile chemistry and certification as a life cycle assessment professional. Michele has been involved with life cycle assessment since Cotton Incorporated performed the first global LCA of cotton fiber and fabric in 2010.
Terrie Boguski, owner of Harmony Environmental
Terrie Boguski (P.E, emeritus) is a chemical and environmental engineer with many years of experience conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) for a variety of industrial clients. She has conducted LCAs for agricultural, paper, plastic, and metal products and many types of packaging over the span of her career.
John Cays, Professor of Practice at New Jersey Institute of Technology
John Cays is Professor of Practice in the New Jersey School of Architecture at NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of the Arts and Master of Architecture degree from Princeton University. He is a recognized sustainable design professional and lectures internationally on the subject of Life Cycle Assessment in Architecture.
Tom Etheridge, Co-Founder and Principal at Equilibrio
Tom Etheridge is an expert in the application of life cycle assessment and carbon footprint analysis in support of business strategies, corporate sustainability, and sustainability reporting. He had a 25-year career at HP, Inc. in which, for the last 10 years, he served as Worldwide Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint Program Manager.
Tinu-Ololade Folayan, Sustainability Consultant at Dupont
Tinu-Ololade Folayan is a life cycle assessment (LCA) practitioner with a strong background in Chemical engineering and environmental impact analysis. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, she specializes in integrating sustainability into industrial processes, optimizing resource use, and guiding businesses toward eco-friendly solutions.
These experts will bring diverse perspectives from LCA automation to sustainable practices in manufacturing, offering insights that are both practical and forward-thinking. For a full list of speakers, visit LCA Institute 2025 Speakers.
How to register for the LCA Institute 2025?
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this essential event for LCA professionals. The LCA Institute 2025 offers you a unique opportunity to learn, network, and advance your sustainability practices. Register today and ensure your spot at this exciting event!
