One Click LCA and U.S. Green Building Council announce partnership

The construction industry plays a major role in global climate change, accounting for nearly 40% of yearly carbon emissions. These emissions stem from both embodied and operational sources. The most familiar source is the carbon emissions generated from the operation and use of a building throughout its lifespan. Embodied carbon, on the other hand, refers to CO2 emissions produced during the manufacturing, transporting, and installing of building materials — the carbon footprint of a construction project before it becomes operational. Reducing embodied carbon during the manufacturing and early construction stages of a project is crucial for mitigating its overall impact.

In the past few months, the U.S. Federal government has ramped up efforts to promote decarbonization in construction through various zero-carbon initiatives and climate standards, such as the Investing in America Agenda, the national definition of zero emissions buildings, and new emission standards to eliminate onsite fossil fuel usage in federal buildings by 2030. 

"We are excited to partner with USGBC to offer their members discounted access to our software and to promote the adoption of sustainable practices in the construction industry. This collaboration will help us reach a wider audience and support more professionals in their efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of their projects." 

-Simon Slater, North American Business Development Manager, One Click LCA.

This strategic partnership will enable USGBC members to leverage federal programs by offering educational resources and discounted access to life-cycle assessment software tools.

 “Our new partnership with One Click LCA will greatly benefit our members by offering tools and resources that empower projects with the knowledge and skills to create more sustainable buildings and communities. Our members are essential to our success, and we take pride in collaborating with organizations like One Click LCA, which share our commitment to transforming the built environment for the betterment of human and environmental well-being."

- Rhiannon Jacobsen, Managing Director, U.S. Market Transformation and Development, USGBC.

The benefits of the partnership include:

• A joint commitment to sustainability
  This partnership underscores the commitment of both One Click LCA and USGBC to advancing sustainability in the built environment. By making life-cycle assessment tools more accessible, USGBC and One Click LCA aim to foster greater industry engagement and drive meaningful progress toward decarbonization. 

• Discounted software access for USGBC members
  Through this partnership, USGBC members will receive exclusive discounts on new or upgraded One Click LCA software licenses. This initiative is designed to make life-cycle assessment tools more accessible, enabling members to integrate sustainable practices into their projects more effectively. 

• Enhanced educational opportunities for USGBC members
  The partnership will focus on creating comprehensive educational programs. These initiatives will equip USGBC members with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement life-cycle assessments and sustainable practices in their projects. The educational opportunities will include webinars, workshops, and training sessions led by experts in the field. One Click LCA offers hours of on-demand courses and live bootcamps that provide professionals with in-depth knowledge of life-cycle assessment practices and a deep understanding of how to leverage the software to significantly reduce their carbon footprint. 

• Promoting decarbonization through outreach
  One Click LCA and USGBC will work together to enhance outreach efforts within the construction industry. By leveraging their combined networks and resources, they plan to raise awareness about the importance of decarbonization and the role of life-cycle assessment in achieving this goal. The partnership will also promote the sharing of best practices and success stories to inspire others in the industry to take similar actions. 

About One Click LCA 

One Click LCA is the world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. The software platform decarbonizes and drives sustainability across the construction value chain with scientific, easy-to-use, automated life-cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to calculate and reduce the environmental impacts of building, infrastructure, and renovation projects and products. The platform also allows assessment of circularity, life-cycle cost, and biodiversity. One Click LCA is used in 170+ countries, including by blue-chip enterprises like Skanska, WSP, Foster+Partners, ARUP, and Saint-Gobain, among others. It offers a unique global database with +250,000 LCA datasets; supports +80 standards and certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, GRESB and other national regulations; and seamlessly integrates with +20 of the most widely used BIM software tools, including Autodesk Revit®, Tekla Structures® and Bentley iTwin®. One Click LCA was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2001, with a team of +200 people on all continents. Learn more at: www.oneclicklca.com 

About USGBC 

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing. USGBC leads market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram,  Facebook, and LinkedIn.