The ecoinvent database The ecoinvent database contains up-to-date and consistent life cycle inventories for 2700+ industrial processes. The database is fully integrated in SimaPro.The ecoinvent version 1 and 2 database is included in all new professional SimaPro licenses. Version 2 is released November 2007. Other SimaPro users can purchase a ecoinvent v1+2 license with SimaPro.
Advantages of ecoinvent with SimaProAn ecoinvent v1 database license purchased with SimaPro 7.1 will give you: - The ecoinvent database in SimaPro format (English version, v1.3). The ecoinvent database is fully integrated in SimaPro, no conversion is needed! All impact assessment methods have been adapted to be compatible with the inventory flows in ecoinvent.
- Unit and system processes. PRé has taken great care to integrate both the unit processes ("raw" data) and the calculated results (systems). The systems can be used for quick screenings, the unit processes for detailed analyses which go at a surprisingly high calculation speed.
- SimaPro can analyze the uncertainty data in the ecoinvent unit processes using advanced Monte Carlo analysis features (not in SimaPro Compact, Faculty and Classroom). With SimaPro, you can analyze the uncertainty in the full process tree or compare 2 processes.
- The SimaPro Analyst, Developer and PhD can specify substances per subcompartment. Furthermore, you have the option to exclude infrastructure processes from the calculations (Analyst, PhD and Developer versions).
- Full and unlimited access to the ecoinvent website, including the inventory data in the EcoSpold XML format. Ecospold XML import is supported in the SimaPro Developer version.
- 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 v1 database in SimaPro format, including updates, is covered under the SimaPro service contract.
If you order a new professional SimaPro 7.1 license, you automatically obtain an ecoinvent v1 license. All above items are included with the license at no additional cost! Read more on our offer to get ecoinvent version 1 and 2! back to top ecoinvent dataThe ecoinventv1 database covers more than 2700 processes in the following industry sectors, mostly in Switzerland and Western-Europe: - Energy
- Transport
- Building Materials
- Chemicals
- Washing agents
- Paper & board
- Agriculture
- Waste Management
All processes come with extensive documentation. Infrastructure data and uncertainty information are included as much as possible. For an overview of all process names, see this spreadsheet (zipped Excel file, 700 kB). The new ecoinvent v2 database will contain over 3500 processes! back to top ecoinvent documentationThe reports (PDF) below are made available by the ecoinvent centre for public dissemination. They are only a small part of all data documentation available on the eco-invent CD-ROM. Note that the full documentation is partially in the German language. back to top PricingThe prices for ecoinvent v1 are valid until 31 May 2007. They are only meant for users of SimaPro 7.1 educational versions, and users of previous versions that update to SimaPro 7. Prices exclude VAT. See below for the combined ecoinvent v1 and v2 package prices. Please note that if you order ecoinvent v1 only, a later upgrade to version 2 will be much more expensive than the combined ecoinvent v1 and v2 package. Professional versions | | ecoinvent v1 license for SimaPro 7.1 single user versions | 1200 Euro | ecoinvent v1 license for SimaPro 7.1 multi user versions (2 users) | 1800 Euro | ecoinvent v1 license for SimaPro 7.1 multi user versions (each extra user) | 600 Euro | | | Educational versions | | ecoinvent v1 license for SimaPro 7.1 PhD (single user) | 600 Euro | ecoinvent v1 license for SimaPro 7.1 Classroom or Faculty license | 1200 Euro | | | If you already have a license | | ecoinvent v1 database in SimaPro 7.1 format for existing ecoinvent license holders. (more info) | 300 Euro |
back to top How to orderTo order an official eco-invent v1 license, please use our fax order form (PDF). You can order through PRé or our SimaPro dealers. After receipt of your order you will receive access codes for the ecoinvent web site as well as the database in SimaPro format. Please read the Ecoinvent terms of use before you order. If you order a new professional SimaPro license, you do not have to order the ecoinvent database separately. back to top Further informationIf you have any questions regarding SimaPro or the ecoinvent database, feel free to contact us. For more information on the ecoinvent project, visit www.ecoinvent.org. Register as guest to see the meta-information of all processes. back to top | 
