What is Total Lifecycle Carbon?

Total Lifecycle Carbon (TLC) is the quantified Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) associated with a product, service, asset, or system over its entire life, typically expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent across defined lifecycle stages. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics TLC refers to all GHG that occur from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use, maintenance, and end-of-life treatment of a product, service, or infrastructure asset. It

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Total Lifecycle Carbon

Last updated August 24, 2026

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