LCA software

Modelling the life cycle of a product or service can be a large and complex task and include a great amount of data. Therefore, LCA specialized software resources are often used to gather data, conduct assessments, and analyse results.

There are numerous software resources for conducting LCA, each with different strengths, pricing models, and target audiences. To find the software most suitable for your needs there are demo versions that can be tested at the respective provider.

Examples of LCA software that can be used for a range of different product groups and applications are:

• open LCA by GreenDelta (open-source)
• Simapro by One Click LCA
• LCA for Experts by Sphera
• Umberto by iPoint
• Brightway (framework) with the add on Activity Browser (open-source)
• Helix by Ecochain

There are also more sector specific software such as One Click LCA for construction and building, and GREET for transportation and fuel.

With the rising popularity of LCA, many simplified tools are emerging. These can quickly provide an overview for the user but offer less transparency and control than the more complex software.