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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.
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.
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
Ready to get started with Brightway?
Access Brightway on GitHub or talk to one of our experts to learn more.