Ecoinvent Database V 2.0
Ecoinvent is the world largest public database of process LCA data based primarily around the Swiss and European situation. However for Australian and New Zealand LCA practitioners Ecoinvent provide and consistent set of data for comparative studies which are dis-aggregated so that modifications can be made to adjust for local Australian and New Zealand conditions.
Prices (Valid 2008)
| Version | Upgrade from 1 to 2.0 | ecoinvent 2.0 |
| Single user commercial | A$2,275 | A$3150 |
| Extra user commercial | A$1,138 | A$1575 |
| Phd single user educational | A$1,138 | A$1575 |
| Classroom educational | A$2,275 | A$3150 |
Eco-invent licenses
An ecoinvent database license will give you:
 | The ecoinvent
database in SimaPro 7.0 format (English version, v2.0). No
conversion is needed! PRé has taken great care to convert both the
unit processes ("raw" data) and the calculated results
(systems). The systems can be used for quick calculations |
| SimaPro 7 can analyze the uncertainty data in ecoinvent using advanced Monte Carlo analysis features. |
| Full and
unlimited access to the ecoinvent
website, including the inventory data in the EcoSpold XML format. |
| The ecoinvent CD-ROM with all final reports, including detailed descriptions of all ecoinvent datasets. |
| Standard ecoinvent data support by e-mail or fax from the Ecoinvent Centre, and access to the FAQ pages on the Ecoinvent web site. |
| Support for the ecoinvent database in SimaPro format, including updates, is covered under the SimaPro service contract. |
If you order a new (non educational) SimaPro 7.0 license, you automatically obtain an ecoinvent license. All above items are included with the license at no additional cost!
Ecoinvent documentation
The reports below are made available by the ecoinvent centre for public dissemination. They are only a small part of the all documentation available for licensed users.
| Overview and Methodology (ecoinvent report No. 1). |
| Code of Practice (ecoinvent report No. 2). |
| Implementation of Life Cycle Impact Assessment Methods (ecoinvent report No. 3). |