ACLCA is a part of the Institute for Environmental Research and Education (IERE), a 501(c)3 organization.

IERE - Institute for Environmental Research and Education

IERE is a nonprofit organization that supports environmental decision making based on factual information. We obtain and help others obtain the knowledge and skills they need to make better environmental decisions. IERE has offices in Washington State and in Iowa.

ACLCA is a non-profit membership organization that seeks to increase knowledge and use of environmental Life Cycle Assessment in the United States. In addition to conferences and workshops, ACLCA does direct outreach to decision-makers in business, government, and the not-for-profit world. Your membership helps forward our mission.

The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment developed and manages the Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP) Certification.

The US Life Cycle Inventory Initiative

The US LCI database has completed its first two phases, and now has 45 common unit processes available for use on its website www.nrel.gov/lci. The initiative is now moving into its third phase, and is looking for more data from industry and other partners.