Batteries power our everyday lives, from mobile phones to electric cars. At ecoinvent, we are committed to expanding our batteries sector and ensuring it is up to date.
At the heart of this discussion is how industries can make batteries themselves more sustainable, particularly regarding electric vehicles (EVs). Often promoted as a cleaner, greener way to travel privately, EV sales surged by 35% in 2022, but answers to the disposal and recycling of EV batteries are still strongly sought after.
High-quality, scientific data will be integral to the effort to optimize sustainable outcomes in battery production and disposal. The ecoinvent database provides annually updated data on many aspects of the battery supply chain, including treatment and recycling at the end-of-life phase.
The ecoinvent database contains over one hundred datasets for the batteries sector, including lithium, iron, and phosphate battery technology, and datasets on individual battery components such as cathodes, anodes, battery management systems, and more. This data supports life cycle assessments, carbon footprint calculations, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for various products and services.
In our latest video, which you can watch below, our battery experts present more information on this topic. Meet Lauriane Bichot, Data Analyst, and Antonio Valente, Project Manager, in their element as they describe batteries sector developments and the ecoinvent database.
As we work towards a more sustainable future, the ecoinvent database will continue to expand to better serve the needs of its communities. We are committed to our mission of enabling our users to understand the environmental impact of their products and to make informed decisions.