As sustainability takes center stage in the furniture industry, understanding global standards, regulations, and initiatives related to environmental impact is crucial. Just as we've seen with the rise of eco-friendly materials and production methods, knowing the ins and outs of LCA is essential.
This overview examines how LCA influences sustainability efforts in the furniture sector, focusing on its impact on decisions regarding materials sourcing, manufacturing processes, and product design.
Sector-specific Regulation
Country: France
Affichage Environmental (Environmental labeling)
Not yet in effect.
From 2024: AE voluntary for textiles and food
From 2025: AE mandatory for textiles and food
From 2027: AE mandatory for furniture and cosmetics
The French environmental labeling system is often viewed as the prototype that will guide the implementation of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF).
Currently tested environmental representation informs consumers about the environmental impacts of products or services.
It forms a grading system such as A-B-C-D-E, a score out of 100 with potential thematic sub-scores (e.g., climate, biodiversity, resources), or an "environmental cost index," visibly presented on products or services on shelves or online
It is calculated over the entire product or service lifecycle according to a validated reference system.
