About Swedish life Cycle Center

Swedish Life Cycle Center is a center of excellence and collaboration platform where academia, research institutes, industry and government agencies work together to advance the life cycle field.

Hosted by Chalmers University of Technology, we enable research, competence building and knowledge exchange among our partners. By connecting researchers, practitioners and decision-makers in a network of around 500 professionals, we contribute to the development and application of life cycle approaches in Sweden and internationally, aiming to enhance resource efficiency, promote a circular economy, and foster innovation.

What we do

Research projects

The center has a scientific base, gained from collaboration between the center’s partners in cross-sectoral research projects.

Communication & network activities

Our main communication activities are workshops, seminars, webinars, courses and conferences.

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Competence building

We strengthen competence in life cycle thinking through courses, training and education offered by the Center and our partners.

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Working & expert groups

The groups offer a forum for discussion on practical issues, methodologies, emerging research questions, and shared strategic intelligence.

Our vision and mission

Our vision is to accelerate the sustainable transition through science-based life cycle action, and our mission is to work for the advancement and integration of life cycle action in all decision-making processes.

How we work

No matter what activities we perform the foundation is:

Relevant & scientifically based methods, practices & tools
Support competence & knowledge building
Influence national & international initiatives

Operational plan, 2025-2027

Research strategy

Long lasting commitment

Chalmers University of Technology as host

Since 1996, the Swedish Life Cycle Center has been a Centre of Excellence and a collaborative arena hosted by Chalmers University of Technology. The host department is Environmental and Energy Sciences (ENV), and the host Area of Advance is Production.

Partnership

Swedish Life Cycle Center is built on collaboration between academia, industry, research institutes and government agencies. Learn about our partner network and how we work together to advance the life cycle field.

Learn about our partner network

Organisation

The permanent organization consists of a Board, Preparatory Board, a Technical Secretariat, and a Scientific director.

Learn about our organisation

Swedish Energy Agency

The Swedish Energy Agency funds the Innovation Cluster for the Life Cycle Perspective, run by the Swedish Life Cycle Center. Through this project, we are able to offer a wide range of activities, including webinars, conferences, and working group meetings.