Almost 70% CO2 reduction is possible when the main hotspots in a product or service are identified and addressed systematically. The percentage is meaningful because it points to a combination of design, material, production and use-phase choices rather than one isolated measure.
In the JOYinCARE LCA work, this type of result shows the value of a baseline measurement. A footprint becomes useful when it reveals where intervention has the highest effect. That allows a healthcare supplier to reduce impact while keeping function, quality and usability in view.