"Lifecycle Emissions and Innovation Incentives" focuses on the comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a product's entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and use, to disposal or recycling. Considering lifecycle emissions ensures that environmental impacts are not merely shifted between stages but genuinely reduced. This holistic approach encourages industries to innovate by developing cleaner technologies, materials, and processes that minimize emissions at every phase. For regulators, incorporating lifecycle analysis into policies creates strong incentives for companies to invest in sustainable design and production methods, fostering innovation in areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and circular economy practices. Ultimately, linking emissions regulation with innovation incentives helps accelerate the transition to low-carbon economies by rewarding reductions beyond operational emissions, promoting systemic environmental improvements, and driving technological advancements that can scale globally.