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Brightway

Flexible, high-performance software that breaks the limits of conventional Life Cycle Assessment.

The leading open-source software framework for LCA and sustainability assessment

Designed to make working with large, complex datasets easy and efficient, Brightway focuses on flexibility and performance, allowing you to perform calculations quickly and accurately—often in under a second. Written in python, thoroughly documented, and available for free, Brightway is your tool to push the boundaries of conventional LCA.

Brightway Software Interface

Key Features

Fast Performance

Deliver quick, reliable results without the need for high-end hardware.

Scenario Analysis

De-risk your decision-making with comprehensive scenario analysis tools.

Spatial Impact Assessment

Accurately account for geographic variations in environmental impacts, unique to Brightway.

Prospective Calculations

Predict future environmental impacts with evidence-based models.

Seamless Integrations

Easily integrate insights into your existing data pipelines and workflows.

Open Source

Full transparency and customization possibilities with open-source code.

Coming Soon

Brightway Cloud

Cloud-Based Collaborative LCA Platform

Integrating sustainability into core decision-making requires flexible tools that enable collaboration and integrate with modern data workflows. That's why we're developing Brightway Cloud to combine real-time multi-user access, intuitive interfaces, and cloud computing to deliver the reliable insights your decision-makers need faster.

Real-Time Collaboration

Enable your team to work together seamlessly

Fast Cloud Calculations

Leverage cloud computing for rapid computations

Flexible Modeling

Support for both simple and advanced approaches

Accessible Anywhere

Access your projects from any device, anytime

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