Transforming Water Treatment with LCA
Company Overview
Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI) is a global leader in water treatment and resource recovery, known for its strong commitment to sustainable water management services. Headquartered in the Netherlands, NSI operates worldwide, serving clients in over 140 countries.
Challenge: Customers Demanding Transparent LCA Data in Water Projects
Alexia, Sustainable Officer from the UK team, faced a growing challenge: customers were increasingly demanding clear, data-driven insights into the environmental impacts of Nijhuis’s water treatment projects. While the company had previously outsourced LCAs to consultants, the costs were high — and more importantly, they didn’t retain ownership of the models or data. Frustrated by the lack of control, Alexia wanted to empower her team to take charge of their own LCAs, integrating sustainability more deeply into Nijhuis’s offerings.
Why Nijhuis Chose Environmental Impacts Academy for LCA Training
For Alexia, the decision was easy. Colleagues at headquarters had already praised our training, and NSI had made LCA skill-building a priority in their global roadmap. Our program offered the perfect opportunity to upskill the UK team and align with the company’s long-term sustainability goals — while building real, in-house capability.
Solution: Practical, Project-Based LCA Training for Real-World Application
Alexia enrolled in our intensive hands-on group training, which she found especially valuable. The program combined theory with hands-on experience, enabling her to complete an LCA of a wastewater treatment plant during the course. With expert guidance and practical application, she built the confidence to apply LCA independently — and to ensure that her team could fully own the process and outcomes moving forward.
Results: Empowered Team and Long-Term LCA Capability
Following the training, Alexia’s team gained both the know-how and the tools to run their own LCAs. They also left with a fully customizable LCA template to apply in future projects. Alexia plans to revisit and refine their model within 6–12 months for even greater accuracy — and is now exploring new areas where their in-house LCA expertise can add value. For Alexia personally, the experience was a career-defining step. As someone new to the field, she sees enormous potential in LCA as demand for this expertise continues to grow.
“This training not only boosted my career but also gave us the tools to ensure we can offer our clients transparent, reliable environmental data.”
Alexia’s project
Why In-House LCA Training Is Key for Sustainability Leaders
By investing in hands-on LCA training, Nijhuis Saur Industries built internal capability, strengthened customer trust, and reduced long-term consulting costs. Their story shows how companies in sectors like water treatment and environmental engineering can use LCA to meet sustainability goals and respond to increasing transparency demands.