One Click LCA launches Icelandic construction LCA tool with Housing & Construction Authority (HMS)

Helsinki, Finland, October 16, 2024 — The Housing and Construction Authority of Iceland (Húsnæðis— og mannvirkjastofnun, HMS) and One Click LCA, the sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing, announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices in Iceland.  

This collaboration aligns with Iceland's ambitious goal of reducing the environmental impact of its construction sector and its upcoming implementation of a regulation requiring life-cycle assessments (LCAs) for a significant portion of new building permits. One Click LCA is actively working with HMS to assist the Icelandic construction industry during its transition to mandatory LCAs by providing the Icelandic LCA tool, a digital compliant solution that aligns with the new LCA regulations. The tool is tailored to Icelandic methodology and facilitates whole-life carbon assessments by integrating local and international databases for comprehensive LCA calculations. 

“We are pleased to partner with HMS to drive forward Iceland's sustainable building initiatives. Our collaborative efforts aim to equip the Icelandic construction industry with the tools necessary for effective life-cycle assessments, ensuring compliance with new regulations and fostering a more sustainable future.”

  - Panu Pasanen, CEO & Founder, One Click LCA

“We are excited to collaborate with One Click LCA on launching an Icelandic life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool, which will greatly support our mission to advance sustainability in Iceland’s construction industry. This tool will assist local stakeholders by providing resources to evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Through this collaboration, we are taking a significant step toward achieving Iceland’s climate goals and promoting greener construction practices nationwide.”

- Elin Thorolfsdottir, Team Leader Sustainability & Construction, HMS

Overall, this new regulation represents a significant step forward in Iceland's efforts to address climate change and create a more sustainable future. By requiring LCAs for new buildings.

About HMS 

The Housing and Construction Authority of Iceland (HMS) is dedicated to ensuring accurate property registration and supporting the fulfillment of essential construction requirements while minimizing carbon footprints. HMS promotes coordinated and effective oversight in fire safety, construction, electrical safety, and market surveillance. The agency also strives to enhance housing security by increasing public access to affordable housing options, whether for ownership or rental. Through thorough analysis of housing needs, real-time data publication, and reliable property and fire insurance assessments, HMS contributes to stability and efficiency in the housing market. Learn more at: www.hms.is 

About One Click LCA 

One Click LCA is the world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. The AI-powered software 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, LafargeHolcim, ArcelorMittal, Arcadis, ARUP, Geberit, 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