SimaPro desktop edition
SimaPro desktop edition 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 desktop offers advanced capabilities to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. With 35 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 desktop edition apart
Proven reliability
Backed by 35 years of expertise and trusted by leading businesses and academic institutions, SimaPro desktop 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 desktop edition 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 desktop edition is an ideal tool for teaching life cycle assessment and inspiring the next generation of sustainability professionals.
Advanced features for informed changemakers
SimaPro desktop edition 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 desktop edition 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.
Self-paced online course
Master LCA and SimaPro
Gain a solid understanding of the LCA methodology and master every aspect of the SimaPro desktop edition. Our on-demand online course is designed to help you build expertise and grow your confidence at your own pace.
The course covers:
- Introduction to LCA and SimaPro desktop edition
- Data collection and modeling
- Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and interpretation
- Reporting and checking for uncertainty in your model
Pricing starts at €950
Databases in SimaPro desktop edition
SimaPro desktop edition comes with a wealth of life cycle inventory data. All plans include access to ecoinvent v3 database, EU and Danish Input Output database, Industry data 2.0, USLCI+, and USEEIO. SimaPro users can download free additional databases including Agribalyse, WEEE, EXIOBASE, and more.
About us
At SimaPro, 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 questionsIn which languages is the SimaPro desktop software available?
SimaPro desktop 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 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.