Partner with us in advancing the science and practice of LCA.
When we launched in 1997, our mission was to bring a data perspective to sustainable building design. Specifically, we aimed to facilitate the use of LCA in decisions made by architects, engineers, and product manufacturers, to combat (unintentional) greenwashing.
First, we had to introduce the target audience to the concept of LCA. Our early years were all about awareness-building.
Today, LCA is front and centre in green building policy, programs, and even in building codes – but the technical infrastructure is not yet there to ensure effective results.
The risk is embodied carbon programs where compliance is difficult and expensive. And where true climate change benefit is impossible to verify. Poorly supported policy could even lead to inadvertent climate harm.
Your support helps us:
• Develop whole-building LCA standards and guidelines to improve the quality and consistency of practice.
• Provide advice and guidance to policymakers for effective incorporation of LCA in programs and regulations.
• Provide robust whole-building LCA software tools for free.
• Seek software partnerships so that our wbLCA engine is accessible through other tools.
• Develop educational material to improve LCA literacy and avoid LCA misuse.
• Promote fair treatment of all materials in LCA policy and regulations.
• Demonstrate responsible, best practice in LCA calculation and reporting.
Membership levels and annual fees:
Memberships are available to organizations that share Athena’s interests in construction-sector LCA. The higher level memberships include a discount on our consulting services and the option to schedule free advisory services.
- Leadership member ($20,000)
- Sustaining member ($10,000)
- Supporting member ($5,000)
- Associate member ($500-$2,500)
$2,500: Professional services firms with annual revenues ≥ $25 million
$1,200: Professional services firms with annual revenues < $25 million
$500: Professional services firms with annual revenues < $1 million; academic groups; environmental non-profits
