BRC Mondra Coalition

A singular standard, democratically evolved

The BRC Mondra Coalition’s methodology is collectively governed by its members. A singular standard adopted by all to deliver standards-aligned Lifecycle Assessments for all Food & Beverage products, fairly and equitably.

Read our LCA Methodology

To download your copy of the BRC Mondra Coalition’s LCA methodology please fill in the form. Copies of all future major and minor point versions of the LCA Methodology will be available here publicly. Consultation and Decision Paper documentation is available to Coalition members only.

Standards timeline

LCA Methodology V7.1

10 February 2025 - LCA Methodology update

Latest published version of the LCA Methodology, incorporating changes from Decision Papers as well as methodological updates. Available in English & French.

LCA Methodology V7.0 Consultation ends

03 February 2025 - Consultation period

The formal end of the consultation period which drew feedback from all Coalition members and a number of NGOs and agencies from across the world.

Options for FLAG Implementation v1.0

03 December 2024 - Decision paper

uccessful Coalition vote passed this decision paper. Agrees method for implementing data structure presentation and primary data input requirements for SBTi FLAG reporting (inline with GHG Protocol LSRG).

Alternative Methodologies v1.0

03 December 2024 - Decision paper

Successful Coalition vote passed this decision paper. Agrees method for LCAs of final consumer products completed under a PEF Category rule to be integrated into the Mondra system.

LCA Methodology V7.0

13 June 2024 - LCA Methodology

First full issue of the Coalition’s LCA methodology, initiation of the Consultation period.

Alternative EFs for the UK Market V1.3

11 April 2024 - Decision paper

Successful Coalition vote passed this decision paper. Agrees specific data sources for default farm-gate Emission Factors for use by the UK market.

Primary Data V1.3

11 April 2024 - Decision paper

Successful Coalition vote passed this decision paper. Agrees rules for ingesting primary data, aligned to WRAP Scope 3 Guidance for the Food & Beverage sector.