Greenstep Supports Ligna Energy in Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)!

Ligna Energy develops energy storage solutions based on bio-based materials. As part of the company’s sustainability efforts, they wanted to gain a clear and objective understanding of their product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle. To ensure an analysis aligned with established standards, Ligna Energy chose to collaborate with Greenstep.

The Challenge

The company needed a comprehensive assessment of environmental impacts – from raw materials and production to use and end-of-life management. The analysis was intended to provide clear insights to support future development decisions and to form the basis for transparent sustainability communication.

“For us, it was important to understand exactly where our environmental impact arises and how we can improve. We wanted an analysis based on facts, not assumptions,” says Peter Ringstad, CEO, Ligna Energy.

Greenstep’s Solution: Structure, Methodology, and Deep Expertise

Greenstep conducted a full life cycle assessment (LCA) in accordance with international guidelines and took responsibility for:

• mapping the product’s life cycle step by step

• collecting and quality-assuring both internal and external data

• calculating climate impact and resource use

• identifying improvement areas and providing concrete recommendations

“Greenstep didn’t just give us numbers – they gave us understanding. They helped us see where we make the biggest difference and where we can improve even further,” says Peter

Results: Fact-Based Decisions for a More Sustainable Product

The LCA work provided Ligna Energy with a clear, fact-based overview of the product’s total carbon footprint. The analysis also identified which parts of the value chain contribute most to the impact and where improvement measures deliver the greatest benefit.

The results were directly applied in the company’s work with:

• product development

• material selection

• production efficiency improvements

• sustainability reporting and marketing communication

“The LCA gives us a solid foundation as we develop the next generation of solutions. It clearly shows which steps make a real difference.”

A Partnership That Creates Clarity and Momentum

Ligna Energy now has a transparent and comparable baseline for its sustainability work. By gaining a deep understanding of its environmental impact, the company can prioritize the right actions, strengthen its market position, and communicate its climate benefits in a credible way.

Summary

The collaboration between Ligna Energy and Greenstep resulted in a robust and guiding life cycle assessment that supports both strategic and operational decision-making. The analysis has become a valuable tool in the company’s continued efforts to develop energy storage solutions with real climate benefits.