The newest methods are also available on the Nexus website. OpenLCA LCIA method pack 1.5.7 as openLCA database for openLCA 1.6 (and also 1.7), last update: October 22nd, 2017. Note that newer openLCA LCIA methods, especially the comprehensive 2.0 package for “countrified” databases released April 2018, are available on openLCA Nexus from now on only, here. Please provide feedback – thanks in advance! Please observe the license* (Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International) while using it.
It includes normalisation and weighting as far as this is foreseen by the method.
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.A comprehensive package of environmental impact assessment methods for use with all different databases available in the nexus system – including ecoinvent 3, GaBi and ELCD is available here. 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.
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