How Bel Power Solutions Used Hands-on LCA Training to Meet EU Regulations
Company
Bel Power Solutions designs, manufactures, and markets a broad array of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits.
As a global leader in power conversion and protection, Bel Power Solutions serves industries requiring high-performance, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions.
Challenges
Bel Power Solutions needed to adapt to new EU regulations, implement ecodesign principles, and prepare for a Digital Product Passport for their products. Additionally, they wanted to provide answers to client inquiries about product sustainability, specifically regarding recycling and end-of-life processes. Most of their customers were interested in understanding the carbon footprint of their products.
According to Martina Šupáková, Global Environmental Compliance Manager at Bel Power Solutions:
“The purpose of the LCA project was to adapt to the EU regulation, do ecodesign, and prepare for a Digital Product Passport for our products. We also wanted to answer client questions about the LCA and sustainability of the product, specifically about recycling and end-of-life. At the moment, our customers are mostly interested in carbon footprint.”
Solution
To address these challenges, Bel Power Solutions chose Environmental Compliance Engineer Katarína Kolínská to be enrolled in our practical and Project-Based LCA Learning program. The goal was to equip their team with the necessary skills to conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) internally and ensure enough in-house knowledge to comply with EU regulations.
Why us?
Martina explains their choice of training provider:
“When we were looking for training, there were many theoretical training options. However, Environmental Impacts Academy was the only one that offered software support and the opportunity to work on our own products from the start. This stood out to us.”
The LCA project served as a pilot for the entire company to gain practical experience. Katarína and her team conducted an LCA for their highest-volume product, learning firsthand the complexities of data collection and analysis. With expert guidance, they successfully navigated these challenges and built a strong foundation for future LCA studies.
Results
The training program delivered immediate, tangible benefits. By applying their newly acquired skills, the Bel Power Solutions team:
Successfully conducted an LCA for their highest-volume product.
Gained valuable experience in collecting and managing data.
Built a strong internal capability to perform LCAs when needed.
Strengthened their ability to meet customer demands for sustainability insights.
Prepared for upcoming EU regulatory compliance requirements.
Bel Power Solution’s website: https://www.belfuse.com/