
Sustainability Science LLC
Sustainability analysis for companies and projects changing the world
About the firm
Sustainability Science LLC is a Colorado-based engineering consultancy specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), and Stakeholder Education. It evaluates the economic viability and environmental sustainability of existing and emerging technologies using foundational mechanical engineering process modeling. All LCA work follows ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, while TEA work employs Discounted Cash Flow Rate of Return (DCFROR) methodology to determine internal rates of return and levelized costs. It serves startups, private-sector investors, and grant-proposal teams across areas including agriculture, biorefining, carbon capture, energy systems, electrified transportation, building materials, macroalgae, microalgae, and water footprint analysis, working internationally from its Colorado base.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Process Engineering · Simulation Engineering
People
Jason C. QuinnChief Executive Officer
Jonah GreeneChief Technical Officer
Capabilities
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Service websiteProvides systematic evaluation of the environmental impacts of products and services across their entire life cycle. Grounded in foundational engineering process modeling and compliant with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, evaluations span key phases from production and distribution to end-of-life management. Analyses employ the TRACI framework to address critical impact areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and acidification, helping organizations identify environmental hotspots and make data-driven decisions.
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Provides standardized, third-party verified reports detailing the lifetime environmental impact of a product to support regulatory compliance and transparent market positioning.
- Carbon Footprint Analysis
Quantifies greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, enabling businesses to understand their climate impact, meet reporting requirements, and implement reduction strategies.
- Water Footprint Analysis
Evaluates freshwater consumption and localized water impacts throughout product life cycles, supporting sustainable water stewardship and resource management.
- Social LCA
Assesses social and socio-economic aspects of products and processes, focusing on stakeholder impacts across supply chains and operational activities.
- Organizational LCA
Applies life cycle methodology at the organizational level to evaluate the comprehensive environmental footprint of all corporate activities, operations, and services.
Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)
Service websiteIntegrates technical process modeling with economic evaluation to assess the viability and sustainability of emerging technologies. Using dynamic system models to track mass and energy flows, this work performs discounted cash flow analyses over multi-decade horizons to determine key metrics like internal rate of return and levelized costs. These assessments help clean-technology developers refine system design, quantify risk, and build credible investment cases.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
Evaluates technical capital and operating expenditures against projected revenues, financial gains, and cost-savings throughout the technology lifecycle.
- Sensitivity Analysis
Tests how shifts in critical input variables, market conditions, or process efficiencies impact overall project economics and financial feasibility.
- Grant Proposal Development
Assists research teams and startups in articulating robust technical and economic frameworks to secure competitive public and private funding.
Stakeholder Education
Service websiteEmpowers organizations and project partners through targeted educational programs on complex sustainability and regulatory topics. Offerings range from high-level strategic overviews for executive teams to in-depth tutorials on technical methodologies, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and align organizational practices with global environmental standards.
- Carbon Management Education
Delivers tutorials and workshops focused on managing carbon footprints, understanding carbon tax implications, and navigating regulatory frameworks.
- Technical Methodology Training
Provides targeted learning modules on the principles, applications, and tools of Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis.
Industries
Agriculture · Biomass & Bioenergy · Carbon Capture · Renewable Energy · Environmental & Remediation · Emissions Control · Water Resources
Projects
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