One Click LCA & Chile Green Building Council partner to advance sustainable construction in Chile

The partnership will integrate One Click LCA’s advanced LCA and EPD tools with ChileGBC’s local expertise, enabling architects, engineers, and developers in Chile to efficiently assess the environmental performance of their construction projects. This will support the industry's transition towards more sustainable building practices, aligning with global sustainability goals and local regulatory requirements.  

"We are happy to collaborate with ChileGBC to join efforts in advancing sustainability in the built environment in the Chilean market. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting the South American construction industry in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact." 

-Panu Pasanen, CEO & Founder of One Click LCA.

Strategic benefits of the partnership include:

• Collaboration in order to promote the development of sustainable construction in Andean region (Chile, Ecuador, Peru) and the Southern Cone (Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
  This includes promoting the use of tools developed by One Click LCA for LCA, microclimate analysis, biodiversity analysis, the creation and publication of EPDs, and the establishment of baselines in the construction sector, among other initiatives. Additionally, the tools will be adapted to the Chilean context to meet the specific needs of value chain stakeholders.

• Advancing decarbonization through collaborative outreach
  One Click LCA and ChileGBC will join forces to amplify outreach efforts within Chile's construction sector. By leveraging their combined networks and expertise, they aim to raise awareness of the critical role that decarbonization and LCA play in sustainable development. This partnership will also facilitate the sharing of best practices and success stories, inspiring industry stakeholders to adopt similar strategies for reducing environmental impact. 

• A shared commitment to sustainability
  This partnership highlights the mutual dedication of One Click LCA and ChileGBC to promoting sustainability within the built environment. By making LCA tools more accessible, the collaboration seeks to increase industry engagement in Chile, driving significant progress toward decarbonization and more sustainable construction practices.

• Software access discounts for ChileGBC members
  As part of this partnership, ChileGBC members will benefit from exclusive discounts on One Click LCA’s software solutions. This initiative is designed to lower barriers to accessing LCA tools, enabling members to more effectively integrate sustainable practices into their projects and operations.

• Expanded educational opportunities for ChileGBC members
  The partnership will also focus on the development of comprehensive educational programs for ChileGBC members. These initiatives will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to implement LCA and sustainable practices in their projects. Educational offerings will include webinars, workshops, and training sessions led by industry experts. One Click LCA will also provide access to on-demand courses and live bootcamps, giving professionals in-depth insights into LCA practices and practical guidance on how to use the software to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

 “For Chile Green Building Council, the renewal of this agreement means that we will be able to count on the expert collaboration of One Click LCA and its team to improve the sustainable construction ecosystem in Chile and other countries in the Andean Region and Southern Cone. One of the main strengths that we have at Chile GBC is the ability to establish strategic alliances with leading global players, and in this case, we not only reinforce the importance that the exchange of information has for both parties but also the transmission of information advancement of technological innovation to provide better tools to the sector, allowing us to accelerate the decarbonization of our materials and buildings."

- María Fernanda Aguirre, Executive Director of the Chile Green Building Council.

Looking ahead

As the partnership unfolds, both organizations will work closely to ensure the tools and resources provided are tailored to the specific needs of the Chilean market. The collaboration will also explore opportunities for advancing the adoption of sustainable building certifications and standards in Chile.

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: oneclicklca.com 

About ChileGBC 

Chile Green Building Council (ChileGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable building practices in Chile. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, ChileGBC seeks to transform the built environment into one that enhances the health and well-being of its occupants and the ecosystem. Learn more at  www.chilegbc.cl.