Proceedings of the 3rd openLCA conference, openLCA.conf 2026

Various software solutions are employed for conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). GreenDelta has been at the forefront of this field since 2006, developing the open-source software openLCA, which is highly suitable for LCA studies. Over the years, openLCA has gained global recognition as the most extensively used LCA software. It provides the broadest selection of databases for LCA software, boasting over 300,000 unique datasets.

In recent years, openLCA has seen significant advancements, not only as a standalone tool but also as a solution integrated with other sustainability tools and add-ons. Complementary tools, such as the LCA Collaboration Server, have facilitated cooperation among LCA practitioners and have also enabled the creation and publication of additional databases. Furthermore, due to its low entry barrier and the availability of resources, openLCA has been widely adopted for LCA studies, projects, and research worldwide.

After the sold-out success of the first conference and second, bigger, openLCA conference in 2025, GreenDelta now gears up for the third edition of the openLCA conference. This document holds the proceedings of the third openLCA conference, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from the 22^nd  to 23^rd of April, 2026. openLCA.conf serves as a networking and exchange platform for openLCA users and enthusiasts. The conference emphasizes the participants’ engagement with the software and sheds light on the latest advancements. The following topics will be discussed at the conference:

·       Advancing EPDs

·       Agriculture & bioeconomy

·       Buildings: LCAs and climate mitigation strategies

·       End-of-Life strategies

·       Energy systems

·       Innovation in LCA data creation, LCI databases, Validating LCA datasets

·       openLCA tools and integration

·       Social LCA case studies

·       Sustainability assessment of plastics

·       System dynamics and LCSA

·       Regulations and sustainability frameworks