PUReLCA® evaluates over 13 environmental impact categories, including, notably:

• Global Warming Potential (GWP) – Carbon footprint
• Energy Use – Fossil and renewable energy consumption
• Water Consumption – Water use throughout the life cycle
• Acidification Potential – Contribution to acid rain formation
• Eutrophication Potential – Impact on water ecosystems
• Ozone Depletion Potential – Effect on the ozone layer
• Photochemical Ozone Formation – Smog-forming emissions