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LCA software with transparent, science-based impact insights

Empowering sustainability and LCA teams with clear, auditable metrics they can trust. Transparent modeling, flexible integration, and reliable data help you meet regulations, inform decisions, and scale LCA across your product portfolio.

SimaPro 10 uncertainty analysis

Used by over 100+ of the world’s leading companies

What makes SimaPro unique?

30+

Impact assessment methods available

12

Life cycle inventory datasets included

100%

Compliance with standards and regulations

"We have been using SimaPro for many years and for a wide range of product from high voltage switchgears and transformers to wind turbines and power plants. In our multi-user setup we take advantage of the user-friendly interface and the extensive database with most relevant materials and processes.”

- Falko Parthey

Head of Environmental Protection and Sustainability at Siemens AG Energy Management Division

See the hotspots in your product model

SimaPro network and Sankey views help you visualize your full model, uncover environmental hotspots, and understand where impacts originate, without black boxes or hidden calculations.

Deep dive into the LCA results

SimaPro gives you full access to detailed results (per substance, per process, and per impact category) helping LCA experts validate findings, compare alternatives, and communicate results confidently.

Scenario analysis with flexible parameters

Parameters in SimaPro allow you to explore “what-if” scenarios by adjusting values and assumptions across your model. This gives you the flexibility to compare design options and test improvement strategies.

Case studies

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Solving the credibility gap in sustainability reporting

How SimaPro helped Ecoras turn growing sustainability demands into reliable, high-impact LCA guidance.

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Cutting LCA time in half using smart automation

SimaPro and PRé Sustainability helped Steelcase eliminate repetitive manual steps and scale environmental footprinting across products.

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Build confidence in LCA and SimaPro, at your own pace

Gain a solid understanding of life cycle assessment and learn to use SimaPro with clarity and confidence. Our on-demand online course is designed to help you build expertise through structured lessons, real examples, and hands-on exercises.

Comprehensive, transparent data for reliable LCA modeling

SimaPro includes access to leading life cycle inventory databases, giving you a solid foundation for building accurate and consistent LCA models. With high-quality datasets covering materials, processes, energy, agriculture and more, you can model with confidence and stay aligned with industry standards.

See how SimaPro supports reliable, science-based LCA work

SimaPro gives you full transparency, trusted datasets, and advanced modeling tools developed over 35+ years of LCA expertise. Whether you’re validating a single product or building complex models, SimaPro provides the clarity and control you need to make informed decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to common questions on SimaPro.

Which databases are included in SimaPro?

SimaPro comes with a wealth of life cycle inventory databases, including ecoinvent v3Agri-footprint, EU and Danish Input Output database, US Life Cycle Inventory database (USLCI+), US Environmentally-Extended Input-Output (USEEIO), as well as various data from industry associations in the Industry data 2.0 library. Additional databases are available for download via the SimaPro Marketplace. This Excel file allows you to explore which processes are included in each database and to search for a specific process.

Which impact assessment methods are available in SimaPro?

Find the complete list here or check the SimaPro methods manual to learn more about each method.

What are the technical requirements of SimaPro?

SimaPro is a 32 bits Windows application that also runs on 64 bits Windows. We recommend you use Windows 10 or 11. Read the full technical requirements for installing and using the SimaPro to learn more. Please note that SimaPro is designed to run on Windows. Using it on Mac and Linux is possible with a Windows emulator.

Do you offer training courses on how to use SimaPro?

PRé Sustainability, the developer of SimaPro, offers regular trainings on life cycle assessment and SimaPro Craft. Please check the training calendar for upcoming trainings. Organizations from the SimaPro Global Partner Network also offer training courses on life cycle assessment with SimaPro. Trainings are available in various languages, formats (online, onsite, hybrid, in-house) and locations. Check the trainings overview for more information.

Do you offer support in different languages?

We work with a Global Partner Network consisting of 25 partners. Your local partner will serve as a SimaPro sales and support representatives, and you can rely on them to answer your support request in your local language.