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Missing Chemical Data for Your LCA? We’ve Got You Covered
Building accurate LCA models often hits a roadblock when you need specific chemical data that isn’t available in standard background libraries. That’s where our partnership with Carbon Minds comes in. Through our collaboration, we provide comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data that fills these critical gaps in your studies.
Ready to enhance your SimaPro capabilities? Contact us directly to learn how to purchase these essential add-on database.
Carbon Minds cm.chemicals Database: Industry-Leading Chemical LCI Data
Why Choose Carbon Minds?
✅ ISO 14040/14044 Compliant – Meets international LCA standards
✅ TÜV Rheinland Certified – Independently verified for quality and accuracy
✅ Based on ecoinvent 3.x – Built on the most trusted LCA database foundation
✅ Annually Updated – Always current with the latest data
✅ Comprehensive Coverage – 1,300+ chemicals and plastics across 190+ regions
Complete Technology Intelligence
Our database doesn’t just provide data—it provides insight. Each entry includes:
- Technology mixes showing how products are actually made
- Production mixes reflecting real-world manufacturing
- Consumption mixes based on actual market data
- Individual production routes for detailed analysis
Two main databases are available: Essentials Data Package and Plastics Data Package:
Essentials Data Package by Carbon Minds
The Essentials Data Package by Carbon Minds contains system processes for the production of 78 of the most common chemicals. Three variants of the database are offered:
- Basic: production and consumption mixes of the 78 chemicals products for China, USA, Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and EU-27 average), global average
- Technology insights: Main manufacturing technologies, production, and consumption mixes of the 78 chemicals for China, USA, Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and EU-27 average), global average
- Global insights: Main manufacturing technologies, production, and consumption mixes of the 78 chemicals for more than 190 regions
Plastics Data Package by Carbon Minds
The Plastics Data Package by Carbon Minds contains system processes for the production of 92 of the most common plastics. Two variants of the database are offered:
- Technology insights: Main manufacturing technologies, production, and consumption mixes of the 92 plastics for China, USA, Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and EU-27 average), global average
- Global insights: Main manufacturing technologies, production, and consumption mixes of the 92 plastics for more than 190 regions
Please contact us directly for further information how to purchase these data.
Carbon Minds data available in version 2025
What’s New in 2025?
We’re excited to announce the latest Carbon Minds database update is now available for SimaPro users. This major update brings enhanced accuracy and expanded coverage.
Key Improvements:
Enhanced Data Foundation
- Updated to ecoinvent 3.10 for improved background data
- Trade data updated to 2022 reference year
- Market data on chemical production facilities updated to 2022
Better Modeling
- Improved modeling of individual chemical production processes
- Enhanced accuracy and reliability
Expanded Compliance
- New alignment with UEIL/ATIEL methodology for lubricants and specialty substances
- Maintains existing compliance with TfS, ISO 14040/14044/14067 standards
- Renewed TÜV certification across all methodologies
Get in contact with us to get access to the 2025 version of the Carbon Minds databases for SimaPro.
Supporting Research & Publications
Our collaboration with Carbon Minds extends beyond data provision. ESU-services has contributed significant LCI research to enhance the database quality:
2025 Research Contributions:
- Bussa, M., et al. (2025). Life cycle inventories of electricity mixes. Schaffhausen, CH, ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by Carbon Minds.
- Bussa, M., et al. (2025). Life cycle inventories of long-distance transport and distribution of natural gas. Schaffhausen, CH, ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by Carbon Minds.
- Meili, C., et al. (2025). Life cycle inventories of crude oil and natural gas extraction. Schaffhausen, Switzerland, ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by Carbon Minds.
- Meili, C., et al. (2025). Life cycle inventories of long-distance transport of crude oil. Schaffhausen, Switzerland, ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by Carbon Minds.
2023 Research Contributions:
- Christoph Meili; Niels Jungbluth; Maresa Bussa (2023) Life cycle inventories of crude oil and natural gas extraction. ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by ecoinvent & Carbon Minds, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Christoph Meili; Niels Jungbluth; Maresa Bussa (2023) Life cycle inventories of long-distance transport of crude oil. ESU-services Ltd. commissioned by ecoinvent & Carbon Minds, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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Don’t let missing chemical data compromise your LCA studies. Contact us directly to learn more about purchasing Carbon Minds databases for SimaPro and take your analysis to the next level.
