We have fully refreshed all GaBi datasets included in the GaBi Databases 2019 Edition with the most current, consistent energy data and the latest available technological information, giving you the peace of mind that you can continue to work with the best data available on the market. We enriched the content with more than 300 new datasets—a free, voluntary bonus for all clients with an annual maintenance contract or subscription license.
In addition, there is a new 'End-of-Life-Parameterized Models' database, with over 130 parameterized plans that support you in consistently and efficiently modelling various disposal and recycling pathways, and that allow you to easily switch between different methods (Environmental Footprint, cut off, avoided burden).
The total number of plans and processes amounts to about 12,500 and is by far the largest, consistent LCA database in this quality worldwide.
Since the 2017 Edition, we have included regionalized water and land use data throughout the GaBi Databases, which you can use with your own regional water consumption information. We have further advanced the compliance and standardization for ISO 14040 /14044 / 14025, EN 15804, ILCD, EF (PEF/OEF), and the internal dataset documentation is more detailed than in previous versions. Continue reading to learn more about these and other improvements in this year’s content upgrade.
Working with EF Data provided in GaBi
With the release of the GaBi Database 2019 Edition, thinkstep provides the latest and official EF 2.0 characterisation factors and the mapping to the official units and official elementary flows from the ILCD export/import function.
The EF 2.0 version is the only version that can used to generate PEF/OEF results and to create EF data as an ILCD export file.
Do not use previous versions of EF characterisation factors and ILCD zip archives anymore!
Earlier versions of EF/ILCD LCIA methods and flow lists have no official status and datasets developed with those earlier versions may not be EF compliant.
In case you have been using a previous version of the EF characterisation factors, please update any created datasets with re-export. Similarly, recalculate the results using the EF 2.0 in GaBi, double checking the datasets created by users against recent official EF documents, before claiming compliance.
If you need assistance, please contact: content @ thinkstep.com
EF 3.0 is available online on the EC website. You can only use this version for developing PEFCRs/OEFSRs during the transition phase (hence they are not yet included in GaBi).
Fully refreshed database content
We have fully refreshed all datasets in the 2019 Edition to represent the latest energy and technology information, legislation and supply chains. With GaBi Data, you can rest assured that you are using the most up-to-date data available. This includes, among other things:
Energy mix and production data updates, globally.
This includes, among other things:
We have added more than 300 new LCI datasets, including:
Professional database: 3 new plans, 162 new processes, the latest national and region-specific aluminum routes, IAI data, various chemicals and materials, Australian wood products and disposal of FWPA, new energy carriers and transport processes and nickel, lead, kaolin data from relevant associations, etc.
Extension database II, Energy: 84 new processes, 1 new plan - different power mix Future scenarios of important nations for 2025, 2030, 2040, other country-specific energy carriers and fuels, etc.
Extension database IX, End of Life: 13 new processes—waste collection, open waste incineration, municipal wastewater treatment based on a completely revised model, new datasets for hazardous waste incineration in the US
New Extension Database IXb, End of Life - Parameterized Models: 137 support material and country-specific plans and processes for the consistent and efficient modeling of various disposal and recycling routes and allow easy switching between different methods (PEF, cut-off, avoided burden)
Extension database XIV, Construction materials: 24 new processes - Cement variants China, EPDs of various companies with a focus on insulating plastics (EPS), precast concrete elements, Portland cement, etc.
Extension database XVII, full US: 27 new processes - waste incineration of various plastics and printed circuit boards, EPDs from various companies, H2O2, ammonia, etc.
Twenty-five new processes have been added to the Additional Databases Food and Feed XX, India XXI, Renewable Resources XII, Electronics XI, Organics Ia & Inorganics Ib—from glucose syrup to IC electronic components.
The total number of plans and processes is now more than 12,500!
Standards/compliance support (Examples)
LCIA Update
Work with the world's most current and most extensively documented product sustainability data.
Base your decisions on the latest and most relevant LCIA data on the market.
The high number of more than 12,500 plans and processes in total makes it even easier to find the right data for your specific requirements. You also have the assurance that this is the most accurate and up-to-date information of its kind, reflecting industrial realities and not just derived from energetic assumptions, simplified stoichiometric models or academic studies, as is often the case.
EF (PEF / OEF) support—stay up-to-date with your projects by getting the latest information and changes on this European market and policy-driven development.
Build EPDs and Life Cycle Assessments for entire buildings quickly and easily, compliant with EN 15804. This saves you valuable time and helps you maintain your competitive advantage.
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In February 2019 all our clients with an active maintenance contract or subscription license receive an automatical upgrade of their software and databases (except for new data and database products, such as the new additional database 'End-of-Life - Parameterized Models').
Note: After that date, if you don’t receive a message that a new version is available, or when you check your GaBi software under “Help/Check for updates on thinkstep,” please contact your local GaBi sales representative. Your license may have expired.
List of datasets: >> click here to view/download
GaBi database upgrade guide: click here to view/download
Details and Reasons for Changes: >> click here to view/download
Change log GaBi Service Packs: click here to view/download
If you have any urgent questions regarding your GaBi upgrade, please don’t hesitate to contact your local GaBi sales representative.
Liila Woods
thinkstep
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