GaBi LCI Data
The core of sustainable product design
What is LCI data?
Good LCI data is essential for decision support
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data provides information in the form
and competitive advantage
manufacturing of a product – describing the consumption of
to make the best informed decisions, e.g. in product design on
of an inventory on the environmental burdens related to the
Accurate LCI data is essential for companies, allowing them
materials, resources and energy, along with the release of
where to focus improvements, and to innovate new and less
emissions to air, soil and water. If LCI data is available for every
impactful products. This in return can reduce costs, risks,
then that’s called a Life Cycle Inventory, part of a Life Cycle
competitive advantage.
individual process step of a product’s life cycle and summed up, Assessment (LCA).
improve brand preference and increase sales, to maintain For decision support, you need complete confidence in the quality and consistency of your LCI data.
»GaBi Data delivers consistent, transparently verified and industry specific content that is critical for our design choices.« Dr. Stephan Krinke, Head of Product and Environment, Volkswagen AG
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Scenario modelling for sustainable product design
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GaBi Databases
Data on Demand
Unrivalled, up-to-date industry data
Industrial Products Chemicals & Materials
Service Sector Oil & Gas
anything you need that isn’t already part of the GaBi databases – available on request.
GaBi extension databases Healthcare & Life Sciences Healthcare & Life Sciences Automotive & Transportation are sector specific data bundles, covering Energy & Utilities Consumer goods Retail a wider data spectrum. GaBi professional database Agriculture Building & Construction are the most representative datasets across Textiles Electronics & ICT all sectors. Energy & UtilitiesMetals & Mining Consumer goods PE’s GaBi LCI Data is unrivalled
Independent quality control and continuously improved –
GaBi Data is the leading Life Cycle Inventory data on the market, providing more than 7,200 LCI datasets.
Always up-to-date – only PE INTERNATIONAL provides an
annual upgrade for all LCI data, to make sure you base your decisions on latest technologies and supply chains.
to ensure the highest quality we work with the global
verification company DEKRA. They provide a continuous
critical review process of GaBi Databases and associated
methods and governance to make sure we use the right
data sources, the right calculation process and create the right documentation.
From industry – GaBi LCI data represent actual industry processes not academic calculations.
Consistent, from one data source – consistently calculated
and structured LCI data, with a comprehensive quality as-
For any EPD creation (IBU, EN15804 and other programs). Global – covering all major geographies and industry sectors.
surance process, giving you the confidence you’re getting
Transparency – PE takes the commitment to transparency
Ready for PEF – the Product Environmental Footprint Initi-
ing over 10,000 pages of LCI data documentation. You can
credible and reliable results.
ative by the European Commission.
and documentation very seriously, demonstrated by providreview process diagrams and links to additional background
data. This is a great way to find LCI datasets for upcoming projects or to share documentation with stakeholders.
Easy data exchange – GaBi datasets are available in ILCD
format, to be easily exported and exchanged with other LCA practitioners and software systems.
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