Boundary definition
A lithium LCA should define cradle-to-gate boundaries, inputs, allocation rules, transport, energy, reagents, waste, and product output units before any headline number is promoted.
Tier 2-4 // LITHIUM RECORD
Lithium Life Cycle Assessment — Cradle-to-Gate Methodology
Technical primer on lithium LCA boundaries, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 alignment, Battery PEFCR, and record storage.
Evidence architecture
Structured for producers, verifiers, OEMs, and machines
Standards alignment
ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 provide lifecycle assessment principles and framework. Battery PEFCR alignment helps translate the LCA into battery-market reporting expectations.
Record storage
Lithium Record stores the verified LCA outcome as a permanent digital reference that can be used by OEM customers and compliance reviewers.
Audit register
Core fields in the record layer
Every page in this static layer points back to the same operating premise: lithium compliance evidence needs a stable, readable, citation-friendly URL rather than a disposable file export.
| Record field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| kgCO₂/kg LCE | Translates site evidence into OEM carbon-footprint workflows. |
| GPS and extraction route | Hardens provenance and supports due-diligence review. |
| Verifier signature | Shows independent assurance status and review trail. |
| SHA-256 hash | Connects documents, metadata, and permanent record identity. |
Internal record graph
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Source register
Primary regulatory references
Lithium Record content is written as technical infrastructure guidance, not legal advice. Formal compliance decisions should be reviewed with qualified counsel and accredited verifiers.
| Reference | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | EU batteries and waste batteries regulation establishing sustainability, performance, safety, information, and lifecycle obligations. |
| Battery Passport Content Guidance | Practical guidance on Article 77 battery passport scope, responsible operators, and February 18, 2027 readiness. |