About Us

The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) is the largest nonprofit membership organization for environmental LCA professionals in North America. Its members include representatives from industry, academia, consulting, government and NGOs.

Who We Are

Empowering growth, fostering innovation, and uniting the LCA community. ACLCA leverages the strength of rigorous, standards-based LCA to provide unparalleled access to data-driven resources and a diverse network of experts. Through our annual conference, monthly webinars, and specialized committees, we help translate complex environmental data into impactful sustainability solutions.
Mission
Increase capacity, knowledge, and use of LCA
Vision
Lead. Learn. Connect. Grow. Accelerating better decision making for a more sustainable now.

Our Leadership

Chair
Connie Hensler
Interface
Chair Emeritus
Bill Flanagan
Aspire Sustainability
Vice Chair & Secretary
Tom Etheridge
Earthshift Global
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Carrie Pearson
Cargill
Board Members
Abby Kirchofer
Ramboll
Alberta Carpenter
NREL
Alison Conroy
Novelis
Andrea Burr
NSF
Anju Baroth
Eaton
Anna Lasso
Smart EPD
Anna Norman
Positive Scenarios
Anne Savereide
3M
Beth Cassese
SCS Global
Carrie Pearson
Cargill
Cheryl Smith
Owens Corning
Christopher Fennell
International Code Council
Christopher Richard
Lockheed Martin
Connie Hensler
Interface
Eleazer Resurreccion
Shaw Industries
Erica L Pinto
Whirlpool
Fatemeh Bamdad
DTSC
Hanjiro Ambrose
California Air Resource Board (CARB)
Hong Jin
AMSpec
Jeff Bradley
American Wood Council (AWC)
Jim Levis
Sphera
John Beath
John Beath Environmental (JBE)
Josh Kniefel
NIST
Kelly Stumbaugh
Microsoft
Kuma Sumitapala
ORNL
Laura Seidman
American Forest and Paper
Laurel McEwen
Climate Earth
Lionel Lemay
NRMCA
Lise Laurin
Earth Shift Global
Maggie Wildnauer
WAP Sustainability
Mandy Montazeri
True North Collective
McKay Quinn
Trinity Consulting
Michele Wallace
Cotton Inc.
Nagapooja Seeba
Georgia Pacific
Namitha Kumar Swamy
Tarkett
Nick Santero
Rivian
Ryan Hess
Kohler
Sharon Dubrow
American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Terry Swack
Sustainable Minds
Tom Gloria
Industrial Ecology Consultants
Troy Hawkins
Argonne National Laboratory
Tyler Hengen
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
William P. Flanagan
Aspire Sustainability
Wilson Leong
Baker Hughes
Yetunde Omolayo
DOW

Our Affinity Partners

Our Affinity Partnership Program offers exclusive discounts to ACLCA members.
You can apply here to become an ACLCA Affinity Partner.

Our Awards

The annual LCA Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership efforts have advanced LCA and have made an impact in environmental sustainability.
Individual Award
Rita Schenck Lifetime LCA Leadership Award
The Rita Schenck Lifetime Individual LCA Leadership Award honors a leader whose long-term involvement has greatly impacted the LCA field and community. It celebrates a successful leader whose career contributions serve as an example for future generations. The award recognizes achievements over a lifetime, not just a single contribution.
Individual Award
Michael Levy
Rising Star Award
The Michael Levy Rising Star Award recognizes an emerging leader in LCA who shows exceptional growth and increasing leadership. The recipient has not yet reached a senior level but demonstrates strong potential for continued professional advancement.
Individual & Group Award
LCA Leadership Awards
ACLCA Leadership Awards honor individuals or organizations in corporate, government, education, and student categories for advancing LCA and life cycle thinking.
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ACLCA members are dedicated to advancing life cycle thinking, promoting sustainable innovation, and achieving a more environmentally conscious global economy.
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