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Key definition

Lifecycle definition

What does Lifecycle mean? In legal practice, lifecycle describes the expected service life of an asset in a facility (for example, plant, machinery, fittings and equipment) during which it must meet contractual performance and statutory standards before planned renewal or replacement. It is a descriptive asset‑management term used across construction, facilities management, PPP/PFI/DBFM projects and leases, and is typically defined in the relevant contract rather than by legislation or case law. (By contrast, “life cycle” is referenced in public procurement rules for life‑cycle costing: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (E&W and NI), Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and Ireland’s 2016 public authority contracts regulations.) Key legal...

Great Britain: Life Cycle Assessment for Ecodesign—ISO 14040/14044 methodology, stages, benefits and OPSS PAS 7770:2024 guidance

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Practice notes

This Practice Note explains the definition and categories of life cycle assessments (LCAs) as set out in international standards such as ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006. It also outlines the methodology, phases and stages of LCAs before highlighting their benefits and relevance.

What is a life cycle assessment?

Under ISO 14040, a life cycle assessment is the compilation and appraisal of inputs, outputs and the potential environmental effects of a product system across its whole life cycle. ISO describes a product system life cycle as the consecutive, interlinked stages from raw material acquisition or extraction of natural resources through to final disposal, commonly termed a cradle-to-grave analysis. A product system covers both goods and services. By examining the complete life cycle of a product or service, a thorough and integrated review of all inputs and outputs is undertaken, allowing the total environmental impact of creating the product or service to be assessed. The purpose of an LCA is to develop a comprehensive understanding of these impacts and support sustainable decision-making. Environmental management and Sustainability are key drivers for carrying out such assessments, as their Recommendations often facilitate...

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Carys Ley

Penningtons Manches Cooper

Carys Ley is a newly qualified Associate in the Regulatory and Commercial Dispute Resolution Team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. During her training contract, Carys has gained experience working with both UK and international clients on a range of issues including product recalls, product safety, marking and labelling, and the sale and manufacture of novel foods. Carys also acts across the commercial disputes team and has advised on reputation management and privacy claims, international shareholder and contractual disputes and insolvency matters....

John Doherty

Penningtons Manches Cooper

John Doherty is a Partner in the Regulatory and Commercial Dispute Resolution team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. He advises UK and international clients on a range of issues, including: product safety / liability; product recalls; marking; labelling; environmental sustainability; product recalls and advertising. He also acts in commercial disputes and counsels on: conflicts of laws / jurisdiction; Bribery and corruption; and contentious aspects of Competition law compliance. ...

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