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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist & Critical Reviewer — Product & Supply Chain Sustainability

Croydon, United Kingdom
Worldwide
PhD in Chemical Engineering
Croydon, United Kingdom
Worldwide
PhD in Chemical Engineering

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CV - Lorraine Amponsah - S2U.pdf

About me

Specialist in ISO-aligned LCA/EPD/PCF modelling, QA/QC, technical review and digital LCA workflow development. Cross-sector experience in mining, batteries, construction materials, renewables, biotech and sustainable food systems.

Analytical ChemistryChemistryAutomotive EngineeringRaw MaterialsBioprocessTechnical AnalysisChemical EngineeringClaim ProcessingGitHubRenewable EnergyManufacturingProject ManagementTeam Foundation ServerPolymer ChemistryProcess ControlQuality ManagementQuantificationResearch and DevelopmentScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisStakeholder EngagementSustainabilityWorkflowsModelling SkillsLife Cycle AssessmentSustainability ReportingBrightwaySustainable ManufacturingJupyterFood IndustryCarbon Footprint
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Expertise
Advanced expertise in ISO-compliant LCA and PCF modelling, QA/QC, technical and critical review, and developing digital LCA workflows for sustainability insights

Sustainability Standards and Certification
Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, 14064, 14067, 14071, EN 15804, PAS 2050, PAS 2080, PEF, GHG Protocol, GBA rulebook, TfS, ILIA PCF guidance, IPCC guidelines

Technical Analysis and Environmental Modelling
Expertise in LCA and EPD modelling, PCF calculation, EN 15804+A2, Scope 1-3 quantification, land-use change modelling, environmental hotspot and scenario analysis, uncertainty/sensitivity analysis, decarbonisation mapping

Software Proficiency
Expert in openLCA, intermediate in Brightway, advanced in Microsoft Office, basic in GitHub/Jupyter

Sector Expertise
Specialized knowledge in mining, metals & minerals, battery materials, chemicals, renewable energy, bioprocessing, marine biorefining, automotive manufacturing, sustainable food ingredients, polymers production, carbon capture and storage, land-use change

Project Management and Quality Assurance
Project management, stakeholder engagement, methodological and data QA/QC, technical review, ISO 14071-aligned critical review support and third-party review coordination, regulatory interpretation, LCA report writing

Carbon Footprint Verification
Accredited PCF verifier with International Lithium Association, validating carbon-footprint claims in accordance with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, IPCC methods, GHG Protocol and GBA Rulebook

Research and Development
Experience in analytical chemistry, process quality, manufacturing support, emissions control, manufacturing optimization, process validation

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Independent LCA Consultant & Critical Reviewer

Loram Consulting & Advisory

Energy, Water & Environment

  1. Advising corporations, start-ups and non-profits on LCA, decarbonisation strategies, circular-economy integration and sustainable supply-chain management.
  2. Accredited PCF verifier (International Lithium Association, ILiA), validating carbon-footprint claims in accordance with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, IPCC methods, the GHG Protocol and the GBA Rulebook.
  3. Conducting technical and critical review of LCA and PCF reports for major global producers (e.g. Tesla, SQM, Liontown Resources), ensuring methodological accuracy, compliance and transparent disclosure in line with ISO 14071.

Senior Sustainability (LCA) Consultant

Minviro

Energy, Water & Environment

  1. Led and delivered multiple high-impact LCA projects across the mining, construction materials, battery materials and renewable energy sectors — modelling Scope 1–3 GHG emissions, energy and water intensity and resource circularity in alignment with ISO 14040/44.
  2. Developed LCA methodologies and digital tooling to support scalable, consistent in-house LCA and EPD generation by clients, enhancing automation, data structuring and model transparency.
  3. Led technical and critical review of LCA and PCF reports (internal and client-produced), conducting detailed QA/QC of datasets, modelling assumptions, system boundaries and calculations to ensure ISO compliance and methodological soundness.
  4. Designed and delivered internal training and mentoring programmes on LCA modelling, environmental management, circular economy and consulting workflows; developed supporting materials including case studies, video tutorials and structured onboarding resources.
  5. Represented the company as a subject-matter expert at international conferences (e.g. The Battery Show North America, Detroit) and through direct client engagements at their offices, building relationships and showcasing technical expertise.

Sustainability (LCA) Consultant

The Clean Food Group

Other

  1. Designed and conducted full LCAs to evaluate the environmental performance of a sustainable alternative to commercial palm oil. Used LCA results to inform early-stage product development and strategic R&D decision making.
  2. Translated complex LCA findings into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders, customers and investors. These insights supported fundraising efforts and contributed to securing £4.8 million in investment and building the environmental case for adoption by major food retailers and FMCG brands.
  3. Led third-party LCA validation with ClimatePartner, ensuring all models, datasets and documentation were audit-ready, met retailer compliance requirements and successfully passed external critical review.

Sustainability (LCA) Consultant

Various Biotechnology Start-ups

Other

  1. Delivered LCA consulting support to various early-stage biotechnology start-ups, developing advanced LCA and process models using openLCA and Brightway to assess energy use, emissions and overall sustainability of emerging bioprocess technologies producing biopolymers, nutraceuticals and alternative proteins from marine biomass.
  2. Led LCA project scoping and proposal development, translating client needs into clear methodologies, timelines and deliverables to support effective project planning and commercial alignment.
  3. Compiled comprehensive life cycle inventories (LCIs) using primary operational data, laboratory measurements, industry reports and scientific literature, ensuring complete and auditable datasets for LCA modelling.
  4. Executed multiple analytical approaches including emission hotspot analysis, parameter and structural sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo uncertainty assessment, scenario modelling (technology, energy, and scale-up scenarios) and comparative environmental performance assessments across product and process configurations.
  5. Delivered outputs including investor-ready results presentations, ISO-compliant LCA reports and peer-reviewed publications, enabling clear communication of sustainability performance and supporting strategic decision-making.
  6. Communicated complex LCA findings as clear, actionable sustainability insights for founders, technical teams and marketing functions, informing eco-design, commercial positioning and investor-facing communications.

Gasoline Product Development Chemist

Johnson Matthey

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

  1. Worked within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the production-readiness and scale-up of catalytic coatings for Gasoline Particulate Filters and Catalytic Converters, contributing to process validation and manufacturing optimisation.
  2. Analysed and interpreted vehicle and engine emissions data (NOx, CO, hydrocarbons), ensuring product performance met global customer requirements and international emissions legislation.

Product Specialist Chemist

The BMW Group (Technical Laboratory)

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

  1. Supported manufacturing operations through routine analysis of engine and machining fluids and resolved ad-hoc process issues to maintain production quality.
  2. Optimised analytical methods and laboratory procedures to improve accuracy and documentation.
  3. Developed a new method for oil-content quantification, reducing throughput time from 16 hours to 4.5 hours and cutting annual energy use by 92.5% and material costs by 73.5%.

Certificates

Accredited Lithium PCF Verifier

International Lithium Association

2025

CSRD Essentials

Anthesis Group

2024

Social Value Chain Assessment

PRé Sustainability

2022

Input-Output (IO) and Hybrid LCA

International Life Cycle Academy

2022

Consequential and IO-based Life Cycle Assessment

Aalborg University

2021

Prospective Life Cycle Assessment

Leiden University

2020

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