ISO 14071:2024 Published for LCA Critical Review Processes and Reviewer Competencies

ISO has published ISO 14071:2024, a new international standard specifying requirements and providing guidance for critical review processes and reviewer competencies in life cycle assessment (LCA). This standard establishes procedures for conducting critical reviews of LCA studies in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, ensuring quality, consistency, and credibility of LCA results. Organizations commissioning or conducting LCAs should ensure critical reviews comply with the new competency and process requirements.