Abstract
Background, aim and scope The reliability of the results of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies is highly dependent on the appropriateness of the data that are used for Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) modelling. In practice, the modelling of background systems is commonly based on generic data—which are often outdated and rarely provide information on the current situation in a representative manner. Meanwhile, an increasing number of policy directives, international agreements and national legislations to regulate the reporting of environmentally relevant data for companies and economies entered into force over the past few years. The purpose of this study is, therefore, to compare data reported in such a manner from selected sources with detailed existing generic LCI data and to evaluate their usability as a reference for LCI modelling on a unit process level. Depending on the scope of the selected reports, the study reflects considerations on a national scale.
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