Drawn by the common goal of bringing life cycle thinking to decision-makers, the Life Cycle Initiative team works with governments, businesses, academia and civil society to generate consensus on life cycle assessment methodologies and provide technical and policy support to help achieve sustainable development goals. It is supported by a Steering Committee and a diverse membership base.

The Initiative works to show how life cycle thinking – through practical knowledge and tools – can enhance the sustainability of decisions. All its activities support private and public decision-makers in using life cycle thinking to achieve global sustainable development goals faster and more efficiently. Its work evolves to reflect new challenges and opportunities in meeting both climate and sustainable development objectives.