Δευτέρα 08 Δεκεμβρίου 2025
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EUROCERT successfully completed the Critical Review of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study for the innovative European project VERGE

EUROCERT, the largest independent Greek certification body, has successfully completed the Critical Review of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study prepared by the Greek environmental consultancy EcoVibes IKE within the framework of the European research project VERGE, funded under the Horizon Europe program.

The VERGE project develops innovative electrochemical technologies for the production of sustainable ammonia with a low carbon footprint.
The LCA study evaluated the environmental impacts of the pilot ammonia production system, identifying key areas for improvement towards future industrial implementation.

The Critical Review was carried out by an independent external expert appointed by EUROCERT, in accordance with International Standards ISO 14040:2006, ISO 14044:2006, and ISO 14071:2024.
The process included a comprehensive evaluation of all study phases (goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation).

The Critical Review confirmed that the VERGE LCA study:
  • complies with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and ISO 14071 standards,
  • employs scientifically valid methodologies and well-documented data, and
  • demonstrates a high level of transparency and technical consistency.

The Critical Review Report and the accompanying Critical Review Statement were issued by EUROCERT in October 2025.
The completion of this process confirms EUROCERT’s technical competence and independence in conducting Critical Reviews of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for research projects, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and sustainability programs.

About the VERGE Project (GA 101084253)

VERGE (Versatile and direct e-fuel and fertiliser generation from renewable electricity) is a Horizon Europe project that has developed a pioneering electrocatalytic technology directly utilizing intermittent renewable electricity to produce liquid ammonia from air and water.

Ammonia synthesis from renewable sources can replace both conventional fertilizer production (Haber–Bosch process) and the emerging e-fuel market by providing an energy carrier—for instance, for maritime transport.
The project aimed to develop and demonstrate a novel, green, electrochemical process for ammonia production with zero CO₂ emissions.

VERGE brought together 7 partners from 5 European countries, coordinated by the University of Iceland, including the Greek environmental consulting company EcoVibes.