Quantis SARL is a premier environmental sustainability consultancy headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Founded in 2006 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), it has maintained its roots in the Swiss innovation ecosystem while expanding into a global powerhouse. Quantis operates at the intersection of rigorous environmental science and strategic business consulting. In 2022, the firm reached a strategic milestone by joining the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a move that integrated its deep scientific expertise with BCG’s global corporate reach.
The core mission of Quantis SARL is to transform the global economy so that it operates within Planetary Boundaries. Unlike traditional consultancies, Quantis is deeply rooted in Life Cycle Thinking. Its methodology relies on:
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Quantis is a global leader in LCA, helping organizations quantify the environmental footprint of products and services from raw material extraction to end-of-life.
Science-Based Targets (SBTi): The firm plays a critical role in helping companies set climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement, ensuring that corporate sustainability is grounded in biophysical reality rather than mere marketing.
Quantis SARL focuses its Swiss and international operations on sectors with the highest environmental impact:
Food & Beverage: Co-developer of the World Food LCA Database, Quantis guides industry leaders toward Regenerative Agriculture and sustainable supply chain management.
Fashion & Sporting Goods: Addressing the high water and carbon intensity of the textile industry through circularity and material innovation.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Leading initiatives such as the SPICE (Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics).
Digital Tools: As of 2026, Quantis continues to pioneer digital transformation in sustainability, utilizing AI-driven platforms for real-time environmental impact monitoring and reporting.
From its offices in Lausanne and Zurich, Quantis SARL manages complex projects for Fortune 500 companies. The firm’s “Science-to-Business” approach has made it a trusted advisor for policymakers and industrial leaders alike. Its contribution to the Swiss Sustainable Finance landscape and the EU Green Deal objectives is significant, as it provides the metrics necessary for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance.
The integration with BCG has empowered Quantis to scale its impact. While maintaining its scientific independence, Quantis SARL now provides an “end-to-end” solution: from deep-dive technical environmental analysis to boardroom-level strategic transformation. This synergy is essential for companies aiming to decouple their growth from environmental degradation.
Laura Peano, Quantis, Switzerland
With over 17 years of experience in sustainability consulting, Laura has led numerous assessments of packaging and plastics footprints, supporting major corporations in defining and advancing their packaging strategies. She has held leadership roles in multi-stakeholder consortiums, including the Plastic Leak Project, with a focus on packaging eco-design and plastic pollution.
Laura actively contributes to knowledge-sharing on packaging recyclability and plastic pollution through thought leadership articles published in outlets such as Fortune and Le Monde, as well as through appearances on Swiss national television.
Currently a Principal Consultant at Quantis, she specializes in plastics and packaging, contributing to key guidelines and research initiatives. She works closely with clients to design and implement robust, science-based strategies for more sustainable plastics and packaging.
