Contact:
Andrea Bachrach
Sustainability Project Specialist
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608-280-0255

Call for Applications to Join the Standards Committee on Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations
for Materials, Products, Services and Systems

Madison, WI, June 2, 2011 – Leonardo Academy, an accredited developer of American national standards, is pleased to announce three new openings on the Standards Committee for the Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Materials, Products, Services and Systems. One opening each is currently available in the Producer, User, and Environmental interest categories.

The committee is currently developing the standard, “Life Cycle Assessment Methodology Sufficient to Support Public Declarations and Claims.” This standard is intended to supplement international life-cycle assessment (LCA) standards to provide a robust basis for public environmental declarations, environmental performance ratings, environmentally preferable product (EPP) claims and environmental sustainability claims. Among its intended users are companies, policymakers, institutions, climate registries, environmental organizations and other stakeholders in a wide range of industry sectors.

The standard is being developed under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process, as facilitated by the Leonardo Academy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship. The ANSI process stresses multi-stakeholder participation and transparency.

Applying for the Committee Positions 

To learn more about participating on the committee, or to download the application to apply, visit the Leonardo Academy website: http://www.leonardoacademy.org/services/standards/life-cycle/participate.html or contact Andrea Bachrach at 608-280-0255 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Committee applications should be submitted to Leonardo Academy by June 30, 2011.

Learn more about this standard at http://www.leonardoacademy.org/services/standards/life-cycle.html. Additional questions regarding the Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Products and Services (SCS-002) Standard project should be directed to Michael Arny: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (608) 280-0255.

About Leonardo Academy

Mission Statement

Leonardo Academy is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability by leveraging innovative tools and information to motivate the competitive market. By utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability strategies, education and implementation, we strive to make sustainability practical for everyone. We develop integrative sustainability solutions designed to enhance the environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity of organizations, corporations and individuals. We see a world filled with sustainable opportunities that can transform the way we live today and ensure the prosperity of future generations.

Programs and Services

Leonardo Academy works on a broad range of sustainability issues and provides comprehensive sustainability programs and services to help companies, organizations, families and individuals implement sustainability. Our programs and services include: organizational sustainability assessments and implementation; emissions footprints, reduction strategies and offsets; event sustainability: emissions footprints and offsets, sustainability assessments, strategies and implementation; sustainable event certification through our Cleaner and Greener® Program; sustainability buildings and LEED® assessments, implementation and certification application preparation; sustainable land management; sustainability and LEED® training; and sustainability standards development.

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Individuals, organizations and companies are invited to join in Leonardo Academy’s work on advancing sustainability. One important way to join in our work is by making a charitable donation to support these efforts. Online donations can be made at: www.leonardoacademy.org.

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