This release introduces powerful new tools like the Manufacturer Pages and updates to Materials Compass, along with significant enhancements to data import, biodiversity, circularity, and regional calculation tools. Explore the details below!
New Tools Spotlight
- Manufacturer Pages: Manufacturers can now manage their product information and branding within the One Click LCA platform ecosystem.
Updates for Everyone
- Data Import: BIM imports now use the updated data import system for smoother and more efficient data transfer.
- Biodiversity Update: Explore the enhanced biodiversity supply chain tool with new data cards for richer insights.
- Circularity Update: The Building Circularity v2 tool now factors in custom end-of-life processes for a more accurate circularity score.
- Product LCA: Generate project EPDs effortlessly with the new internal verification feature.
- Materials Compass: Easily add EPDs or sustainability data to One Click LCA. Simply log in to Materials Compass, click “Add product,” and upload your documents.
Enhanced Usability
- Results Pages: We’ve made the “More actions” dropdown menu on results pages clearer and easier to understand.
Local Updates
- Germany: Generate XLSX reports for the DGNB +A2 tool (ENV 1.1 Credit 2.5) for easier data analysis and sharing.
- Japan: The Japanese carbon tool now supports reports in Japanese, improving accessibility for local users.
- Norway: The TEK17 calculation tool now includes raw material mass to meet NS3720 requirements for more accurate assessments.
- Sweden: Easily identify the materials with the highest environmental impact with the new “most contributing materials” table in the Klimatdeklaration tool.
- United Kingdom
- Gain more control over your service life settings in LCA parameters by selecting RICS 2nd edition as your basis.
- Enjoy increased accuracy in transportation calculations with updated values for materials using two transportation methods.
- Experience a streamlined workflow with the new user interface for the RICS 2 & GLA calculation tools.*
- Benefit from the enhanced features and stability of the UK BNG tool as it moves out of beta.
*The new user interface for RICS will be introduced in a separate update after the main release.
Database Expansion
- 4477 Industry Datasets Added: Explore 4,477 new EPDs & CFPs added to our database, giving you even more options for sustainable material selection.
- 206 One Click LCA Generics Added: We’ve updated our generic datasets with 206 new entries, including RICS concrete carbonation scenarios for 50 & 60-year lifespans – find the full details here
How are we doing?
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