Terms of Reference establishing the IWG on A-LCA under GRPE to develop an internationally-harmonised procedure to determine the carbon footprint of different automotive technologies from production to use and disposal as a resolution under WP.29. Working items include defining scope, inventory analysis methodology, and A-LCA report format. The group’s mandate ends in December 2026 with possible adoption of the UN Resolution by WP.29 in November 2026. The IWG is open to all experts from any country or organisation of WP.29, chaired by Japan and Republic of Korea, with technical secretaries from OICA, E-Mobility Europe and Japan.