Amersfoort’s software SimaPro by PRé Sustainability and Helsinki’s One Click LCA have collaborated, offering an expansive platform for life cycle assessments (LCAs). The initiative is set to increase user reach to 1 million by 2035. Since the late 1980s, PRé Sustainability has driven life-cycle methods, focusing on actionable, scientific decisions for various industries. By providing consultancy, software, and training, it enhances decision-making quality for organizations globally. Beyond the potential commercial benefits, the initiative addresses the increasing need for sustainability insights across industries.
When considering the significance, previously, PRé Sustainability emphasized offering solutions primarily around life-cycle thinking but lacked the complementary technological scalability and ease-of-use brought by One Click LCA. The merging of SimaPro and One Click LCA now provides a robust solution aiming to fulfill these needs more effectively. Before this, One Click LCA had expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as acquiring generative AI company Buildrz, which further underlined its commitment to enhancing real estate sustainability analysis through advanced technology.
What Benefits Does the Merge Bring?
The integration of SimaPro’s science-backed LCA expertise with One Click LCA’s scalable and automated processes provides enhanced capabilities. Users now have access to a database containing over 500,000 LCA datasets supporting 140 global standards. PRé Sustainability introduces added support through services and consultancy, capitalizing on this extensive dataset and scalable infrastructure.
Maintaining distinct product identities, SimaPro and One Click LCA benefit from pooled resources in AI, compliance solutions, and data integration. This partnership addresses tightening global sustainability regulations, helping industries meet new standards with streamlined processes.
SimaPro and One Click LCA Maintain Unique Features
SimaPro continues to offer its in-depth life-cycle assessment features, appealing especially to users needing detailed environmental insights. Concurrently, One Click LCA’s interface simplifies the application of LCA data, making it accessible for organizations unfamiliar with intricate modeling, thereby broadening possible user engagement.
This duality in offerings supports a diverse range of sectors ranging from construction to consumer goods, each requiring unique sustainability strategies. Freelance consultancy services further specialize solutions to meet specific industry needs, from compliance with EU Construction Products Regulation to customized sector support.
The combined platform, utilized by giants like Siemens Energy and Procter & Gamble, not only aids regulatory compliance but strives for global zero-carbon targets by 2035. Recognized industry standards and widespread integration options, including tools from Bentley Systems and Autodesk, further enhance its appeal.
Eric Mieras of PRé Sustainability noted, “Joining One Click LCA enables us to accelerate PRé Sustainability’s mission to scale LCA.”
Highlighting potential for further influence, Panu Pasanen of One Click LCA remarked, “By joining forces, we can meet the growing global demand for high-quality sustainability data.”
As environmental regulations tighten, platforms like these that offer both in-depth and accessible sustainability insights are in growing demand. The collaboration between PRé Sustainability and One Click LCA exemplifies the direction many industries may need to pursue. Companies will likely favor these comprehensive solutions to prepare for regulatory shifts and to enhance their sustainability credentials. With tools available to handle complex environmental data, organizations can navigate the sustainability landscape more confidently.
