By integrating rebound effects into LCA, the project aims to improve the accuracy and credibility of environmental assessments used by companies, policymakers, and researchers.
More realistic sustainability assessments
REBOUND‑LCA aims to integrate rebound effects in LCA methodology with the use of dynamic modelling to capture rebound effects across the full life cycle.
This supports companies in pursuing circularity and absolute sustainability targets and enables policymakers to design and evaluate policies with a clearer understanding of their real environmental consequences.
REBOUND-LCA is led by Professor Daniela Pigosso with the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at DTU. Daniela Pigosso has been working with rebound effects for the past 10 years.
The project also contributes to harmonising rebound modelling practices and terminology, supporting transparent sustainability communication and evidence‑based decision‑making.
From research to application
REBOUND‑LCA will deliver two main outputs:
- Methodological guidance for integrating rebound effects across all phases of LCA, aligned with existing international standards.
- Software integration linking rebound simulation models with widely used LCA software, with an initial focus on open‑source platforms.
Through collaboration with practitioners, software developers, consultancies, policymakers, and researchers, REBOUND‑LCA aims to embed rebound‑aware approaches into LCA and contribute to more effective environmental action.
Facts
- REBOUND‑LCA is led by Professor Daniela Pigosso with the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at DTU, who has been working with rebound effects for 10 years
- The Grundfos Foundation supports the project with DKK 1.3 million
- The project runs from 2026 to 2027
Daniela Pigosso received the 2024 Grundfos Prize. Learn more about her research in the video below: