

Imports EcoSpold 2 (in dialect) ILCD editor: Open source application for creating ILCD data sets, not too comfortable to use. This list is created when creating a database in openlca with reference data Databases can also be created without reference elements more flexibilityġ6 Umberto LCA and material flow software developed by ifu, Germany Users in Germany and in some Latin American countries No own reference data Data import requires collaboration with ifu, export to EcoSpold 1, one process data set at a timeġ8 Overview of LCA data format supporting tools) ecoeditor: tool developed for the ecoinvent centre for submitting data sets to the ecoinvent database, including review.

full case studies)ġ3 openlca and reference lists openlca has a very extensive reference element list for elementary flows and other elements, basically ecoinvent & ILCD & some other sources (USDA). In addition to the ELCD system, also product systems can be shared (i.e.

OpenLCA provides the most complete range of functionalities for interpreting the results of a life cycle modeling, from the basic elements of the analysis as identifying more relevant flows of inventory, to more complex analyzes such as Sankey diagram an uncertainty analyses.12 openlca and data formats / data exchange openlca supports the direct connection to an ILCD server (soda4lca, just as the ELCD or IBICT database). In addition, this feature gives more transparency to the calculations and modeling performed.Ĭurrently in version 1.7, the tool is ideal for the development of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) projects within the requirements of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 for the realization of Environmental Footprints - such as the Carbon Footprint to meet the requirements of EPDs, among others.Ĭompatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux, openLCA is technically updated over the years and its user community is constantly growing (10,000 downloads per year). The open source condition provides several facilities for openLCA users, such as reduced cost in their acquisition and the possibility of customizing the software according to specific demands and preferences.

Developed by GreenDelta GmbH, openLCa is the only professional life cycle data management software in the world that is completely free, without license costs and open source.
