BAFU:2025
The Swiss Federal Administration’s life cycle inventory (LCI) database, BAFU:2025, offers over 11,000 third-party reviewed and mostly disaggregated datasets across 176 categories—from construction to waste management. Background reports are also available. This database is freely available under the Swiss Open Government Data strategy and the action plan for sustainable development 2024-2027.
Why choose BAFU:2025 database?
Comprehensive and diverse data coverage
Access over 11,000 LCIs spanning 176 categories, including construction, energy, agriculture, and waste management. The database reflects the latest technological developments and is continuously updated.
High data quality and compatibility
All datasets comply with BAFU DQRv2:2023 and are ISO 14040-compatible, with most undergoing critical review.
Free and transparent access
The database is freely available under the Open Government Data strategy. Users benefit from full transparency. Accompanying reports are also available.
The BAFU:2025 database in SimaPro
Compatibility: Thanks to harmonization by the SimaPro database team, this library is compatible with all SimaPro methods in SimaPro, including Environmental Footprint 3.1 (adapted) and Ecological Scarcity (UBP2021) impact assessment methods.
Regionalization: BAFU implements regionalization for some regions, such as Switzerland and Europe.
Updates: The database reflects the latest technological developments and is continuously updated. The Swiss Federal Administration welcomes partnerships for updates and new LCIs.
Contact: lca@bafu.admin.ch
More Info: BAFU LCA Website
License requirements & access
This library is available in SimaPro format (as both unit and system libraries) and is provided as an additional download for current clients through the migration offer; clients from 8 April 2026 onwards automatically have access.
Source citation is mandatory: Life Cycle Inventory database of the Swiss Federal Administration, BAFU:2025.
Resale is not allowed.
About the developer
BAFU:2025 is developed and maintained by the Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Swiss Federal Administration.