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https://www.openlca.org/

Open source Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & sustainability modelling software - developed by GreenDelta GmbH.
Python | Ever used Python in openLCA?

openLCA provides an API for IPC, and with the olca-ipc.py package, it allows calling openLCA functions and processing results from Python.

Read more here: greendelta.github.io/openLCA-ApiD...

#Python #openlca #openLCAAPI #sustainability #lifecycleassessment
Introduction - Inter-process communication with openLCA
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November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Python | The new Jython manual is now available in GitHub.

Jython allows users to write Python scripts that directly interact with Java applications.

Read openLCA Jython Manual: greendelta.github.io/openLCAJytho...

#Python #scripting #openlca #Java #Jython #sustainability #lifecycleassessment
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
openLCA.conf | We would like to remind that the deadline for submitting an abstract to the openLCA conference 2026 is coming up in a month.

Deadline for abstract submission: 1st Dec 2025
Submit an abstract: conf.openlca.org/abstracts/

#openlca #opensourcesoftware #conference #sustainability
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Webinars | Our webinar on the latest updates of soca is available to watch on demand.

soca is the social data add-on for ecoinvent. You can find out how to take the most out of it by watching the recording of the webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN1n...

#socialLCA #soca #openLCA #SLCA #ecoinvent
October 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Webinars | Our next webinar is on the way.

We will be hosting a webinar on the latest updates of soca, the social data add-on for ecoinvent.

Interested? Join us on 29th October at 11:00 AM CET.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bc3755...

#SocialLCA #soca #openLCA #ecoinvent #LCSA
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Webinars | We hosted a webinar on EcoProfiles for recycled plastics just yesterday.

We presented the methodology, explained where to find them and how they can be used within openLCA.

Find the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjEW...

#EcoProfiles #recycled #plastics #free
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Trainings | Our next #EPD #training will be on November 6th-7th (online).

Acquire working knowledge of the technical steps and get a clear picture of how EPDs fit into broader sustainability strategies.

Book your place here: nexus.openlca.org/service/open...

#training #epd #sustainability
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Specialised Trainings | Some online specialised trainings are soon coming up.

> Trainers Academy, 4-5 November
> EPD training, 6-7 November
> Social LCA training, 26-28 November

Book here: nexus.openlca.org/service/open...

#openLCA #opensource #social #lifecycleassessment #training #learning
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
October 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Trainings | Reserve your spot for the next training sessions.

Basic Training (20th and 21st October)
Intermediate Training (23rd and 24th October)
nexus.openlca.org/service/open...

Trainers Academy (4th and 5th November)
www.openlca.org/openlca-trai...

#openlca #training #academy #sustainability
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Webinars | A new webinar is coming on 29th October at 11:00 AM CET.

Discover the updates of soca, the social data add-on for ecoinvent.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bc3755...

Download the database: nexus.openlca.org/database/soca

#webinar #SocialLCA #soca #ecoinvent #openLCA
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Databases | We released EXIOBASE 3.9.4 database for openLCA.

EXIOBASE is an international input-output table for the analysis of the environmental impacts associated with the final consumption of product groups.

Download: nexus.openlca.org/database/exi...

#database #openLCA #lifecycleassessment
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Webinars | On October 22nd at 11:30 AM CEST we will host a webinar dedicated to EcoProfiles for recycled plastics.

Learn about the methodologies for EcoProfiles creation and practical use in openLCA: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b992c6...

#webinar #EcoProfiles #openLCA #plastics #recycling
October 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
openLCA.conf | Abstract submissions for openLCA.conf 2026 are now open!

This coming April, openLCA.conf will be returning to Berlin for its third edition.

Check our conference website to submit your abstract: conf.openlca.org/abstracts/

#openLCA #conference #sustainability #LCA
Abstracts | openLCA Conference 2026
conf.openlca.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Webinars | "What's new in PSILCA 4.0 - social LCA database" is now available for you to watch on demand.

Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about the latest updates of PSILCA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2-E...

Check the dedicated website: psilca.net

#PSILCA #openLCA #SLCA #database #social
October 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Databases | SOCA v4.0 is out!

The social impact add-on to ecoinvent v3.11 enables to integrate social data within cut-off and APOS system models of ecoinvent.

Read our blog post to know more: www.openlca.org/new-soca-v4-...

#SOCA #openLCA #SLCA #LifeCycleAssessment #database
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Webinars | Interested in finding out more about PSILCA v.4.0?

The 30th of September at 11:00 am CEST discover the latest updates and new indicators of our social LCA database.

Register to the webinar here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/889a54...

#openLCA #webinar #database #PSILCA #SLCA
September 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
openLCA.conf | The third edition of the conference will happen on the 21-23 April 2026 in Berlin.

This year, we want to include our community's ideas too!

Apply here to organise a session: conf.openlca.org/sessions/

Deadline is the 20th of September.

#conference #openlca_conf #openLCA #LCA
September 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Webinars | We are excited to join OneCarbonLabs for a webinar on sustainability in India, exploring how openLCA can help professionals across the region.

Join us tomorrow at 11:30 CEST.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3afb48...

#openLCA #webinar #LCA #India #onlineLCA
September 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Trainings | We are pleased to announce that new certified trainers graduated from the 5th Trainers Academy.

Find all certified openLCA trainers qualified to conduct high-quality basic and intermediate trainings here: www.openlca.org/certified-tr...

#openLCA #trainings #certified #trainers #academy
Certified Trainers | openLCA.org
Interested in becoming a trainer yourself?
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July 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Databases | PSILCA v4.0 is out!

The latest update of the social LCA database is now available for users.

Find out more in our blog post:
www.openlca.org/psilca-v4-0-...

And contact us for social LCA trainings and support.

#database #update #release #social #opensourcesoftware #lca #openLCA
PSILCA V4.0 Available Now | openLCA.org
www.openlca.org
July 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Webinars | 30th July, 10:30 CEST - New webinar on the HiQLCD database.

Learn what's new in the Chinese database and go through an example in openLCA.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d78c1d...

#OPENLCA #webinar #database #chinese #datasets #sustainability #lifecycleassessment
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July 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Software update | openLCA v2.5.0 is now out!

Among the main news are useful features for EPDs and LCC for databases linked to libraries.

Check our blogpost: www.openlca.org/openlca-v2-5...

Download openLCA v2.5.0 here: www.openlca.org/download/

#openLCA #opensource #updates #openLCAmanual
openLCA v2.5.0 software update release | openLCA.org
www.openlca.org
June 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Case studies | How to model the LCA of a building?

Our latest case study models a residential building with EN 15804+A2-compliant EPDs for a flexible, reusable LCA template.

Read more: www.openlca.org/full-buildin...

#openlca #sustainability #casestudy #lifecycleassessment #learn #epd #lcamodel
Full Building LCA in openLCA: A Practical Template for Practitioners | openLCA.org
www.openlca.org
June 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Trainings | There are still some spots for the next #basic #openLCA #training, June 23+24, 2025, 15:00 - 18:30 CEST.

More information and bookings here: nexus.openlca.org/service/open...

#openLCA #trainings #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #learn #opensourcesoftware
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
June 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
LCIA Methods | Did you know we regularly update our method package?

v.2.7.5 has new characterisation factors for missing flows in the EF 3.1 and TRACI 2.2 methods.

Download it on: nexus.openlca.org/database/ope...

#openlca #sustainability #opensource #impactmethod #update #lifecycleassessment
openLCA Nexus: The source for LCA data sets
nexus.openlca.org
June 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM