LSIWC – Sustainability assessment tools (environmental, social, economics)

LCA tools, Energy approach, sustainability indexes, analysis. is applied.

Wood quality assessment and suitability between biomass and processing is realised using the LCA methodology and CO₂ footprint calculations. The LSIWC has LCA software and a strong data base. The case studies refer to steam explosion bio-refineries.

The general approach of LCA and Environmental Accounting (Prof. Howard T. Odum) is engaged for analysis of material and energy flows to assess sustainability.   The LSIWC has LCA software and data base.