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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method for assessing the environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life. It takes into account emissions, resource consumption, waste and impacts on health and the environment. The ESPR regulation may require LCAs for certain products. Verisav integrates LCA data into the DPP, providing a complete view of environmental impact. Life cycle assessment is a standardized scientific method (ISO 14040 and 14044 standards) that enables quantitative assessment of a product's environmental impact over its entire life cycle. It follows a rigorous four-step methodology: definition of objectives and scope of study (what are the boundaries of the system studied, what impacts are taken into account), life cycle inventory (collection of all data on material and energy flows at each stage), impact assessment (calculation of impacts on different indicators such as climate change, resource depletion, acidification, etc.), and interpretation of results (critical analysis and recommendations). LCA takes into account all environmental impacts: greenhouse gas emissions, energy and natural resource consumption, emissions to air, water and soil, waste generation, and impacts on human health and ecosystems. It enables identification of the most impactful life cycle phases and guides optimization efforts. The ESPR regulation may require LCA performance for certain product categories, particularly to justify environmental claims and assess compliance with ecodesign requirements. LCA results can be integrated into the DPP to inform consumers and other stakeholders in the value chain. Verisav enables integration of LCA data into the DPP, providing a complete and transparent view of product environmental impact, facilitating product comparison and enabling companies to value their environmental improvement efforts.