Sustainability has become one of the most important strategic pillars for the industrial sector worldwide, as we explained in this blog post. It’s not just about complying with increasingly strict regulations —such as European emissions reduction standards— but also about responding to market pressure: more demanding customers, investors prioritizing sustainable projects, and a society that calls for environmentally responsible solutions.
A new approach: Live-LCA
In this context, a new approach emerges — Live-LCA. Thanks to the integration of real-time data —from sensors, IoT, or SCADA systems— it’s now possible to continuously and dynamically monitor and calculate the environmental impact of every process, turning sustainability into an immediate competitive advantage.
What is Live-LCA?
Live-LCA is a methodology that enables companies to calculate and monitor the environmental impact of processes and products in real time. Instead of performing one-off, retrospective analyses, this technology provides a dynamic and predictive model that evolves alongside daily operations.
According to the European Environment Agency, industries that integrate real-time environmental data are faster to adapt to regulatory changes and to achieve their sustainability goals.
Regulatory pressure: CSRD and the Digital Product Passport
Today, the real business risk lies in falling behind. The CSRD Directive is already in force, and the Digital Product Passport will soon become mandatory.
Companies that fail to rigorously document the environmental impact of each product will face significant barriers to entering and maintaining contracts in European markets—especially in industrial and consumer sectors.
This isn’t just about fines: it’s about losing opportunities, contracts, and even the trust of B2B clients, who are now responsible for reporting the full environmental footprint of their value chains.
Turning a threat into an opportunity
Moving forward doesn’t have to be complex. The key is to identify from the start which processes and products have the greatest impact and to make data-driven decisions in real time.
That’s how companies move from reactive management to leading the sustainability transformation.
With a real-time LCA system, you can:
Obtain verifiable data on the environmental impact of each product and process, integrated into your daily operations.
Quickly detect critical points in your value chain, anticipating regulatory requirements and customer demands.
Compare scenarios and projects before acting, demonstrating improvements with metrics recognized by both the market and regulatory authorities.
Live-LCA with Intemic Platform
At Intemic, we believe sustainability should be embedded into the DNA of industrial operations, not treated as an add-on.
With our Intemic Platform, teams can:
Integrate data from sensors, IoT, and industrial systems.
Apply Live-LCA models tailored to each process.
Visualize environmental indicators in real time.
Connect sustainability with productivity and business objectives.
Example: a steel manufacturer can identify in real time which production line generates the highest carbon footprint and correct it instantly, reducing both costs and emissions.
Conclusion
Live-LCA represents a paradigm shift in industrial life cycle assessment. It’s no longer about completing annual reports —it’s about living sustainability minute by minute, with precise indicators that help optimize resources and stay ahead of regulatory demands.
At Intemic, we help companies make this leap toward real-time sustainability, integrating energy optimization, Industry 4.0, and environmental management into a unified Data Intelligence ecosystem.
