SimaPro Craft
SimaPro Craft (previously SimaPro desktop) is a robust life cycle assessment (LCA) software trusted by sustainability professionals, product designers, engineers, and decision-makers around the world. Developed by experts for experts, SimaPro Craft offers advanced capabilities to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. With over 30 years of use in both industry and academia, our software provides sustainability metrics that guide decision-making towards positive change.
Precision in every detail
What sets SimaPro Craft apart
Proven reliability
Backed by over 30 years of expertise and trusted by leading businesses and academic institutions, SimaPro Craft ensures your life cycle assessments are robust and reliable.
Advanced analysis
Access advanced LCA features such as scenario and uncertainty analysis and make use of customization possibilities to tailor the analyses to your specific needs.
Transparent results
Delve into every detail of your life cycle assessment model and results to get instant, in-depth insights into environmental hotspots and improvement opportunities.
Join the global community of SimaPro users
For business
Turn data into action
We believe fact-based sustainability insights are key to turning promises into action. SimaPro Craft provides these insights through life cycle assessment and helps make sustainability efforts measurable. The software can be used for various applications: sustainability reporting, carbon and water footprinting, biodiversity assessments, sustainable product design, and more.
For education
Empower the next generation of LCA professionals
Sustainability has become crucial in every aspect of life, from product design to policy making. Consequently, the need for experts in environmental assessment is rapidly increasing. SimaPro Craft is an ideal tool for teaching life cycle assessment and inspiring the next generation of sustainability professionals.
Advanced features for informed changemakers
SimaPro Craft has a powerful network view and Sankey that let you dig deep into your model, visualize your results, find hotspots and investigate them further.
With SimaPro Craft you can deep dive into the results of your LCA study, investigate the impact per substance, per process, and more.
Parameters are variables in your LCA model that give you the flexibility to easily change values or assumptions and do extensive scenario analysis.
Databases in SimaPro Craft
SimaPro Craft comes with a wealth of life cycle inventory data. All plans include access to Agri-footprint, ecoinvent v3 database, EU and Danish Input Output database, Industry data 2.0 and USLCI. SimaPro users can download free additional databases including Agribalyse, WEEE, EXIOBASE, and more.
Meet the developer
SimaPro Craft is developed by PRé Sustainability and distributed through our Global Partner Network. At PRé, we are dedicated to making a positive change in the world by creating long-term solutions that help our customers create value and drive sustainable change.
Frequently asked questions
Read all frequently asked questionsWhy the name change to SimaPro Craft?
SimaPro Craft is the new name of the SimaPro desktop software. This name change clarifies our product lineup, which includes two distinct solutions within the SimaPro family – SimaPro Craft and SimaPro Synergy. SimaPro users can rest assured that the software remains unchanged, and that you can continue to rely on the same trusted experience and quality for your expert LCA modeling.
The new name – SimaPro Craft – embodies our belief that robust, science-backed life cycle assessments are a true craft, which requires attention to detail, a high level of expertise and a commitment to quality. We know LCA practitioners as skilled craftspeople who dedicate their passion and expertise to their work, producing detailed, reliable environmental insights for positive change.
In which languages is the SimaPro Craft software available?
SimaPro Craft is available in 13 languages. This includes Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Swedish. You can change the software language by going to Tools > Language and selecting the language you want. We recommend restarting the software afterwards.
Do you offer support in setting up my SimaPro project and building my LCA model?
If you need help with building your LCA model, and analyzing and interpreting your results, our support packages can help! A support package is a one-on-one consultation during which an experienced LCA consultant will guide you through setting up your model, calculating and interpreting your LCA results, and will answer any questions you may have. We offer 10-hour and 20-hour expert support packages.
Is technical support available?
Of course, our SimaPro Support team is here to help you! Everyone with a valid SimaPro license (active subscription or perpetual license with a valid service contract) can benefit from our technical helpdesk. You can find a variety of articles and tutorials and contact our support team via the SimaPro Help Center.
Please note that we work with a Global Partner Network consisting of 25 SimaPro partners around the world. If you have purchased SimaPro through a local partner, they will act as your sales and support representative. Please direct your support questions to your local partner.
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.