One Click Lca

What One Click Lca does

One Click LCA Ltd is a Finland-based SaaS company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Helsinki that provides AI-powered Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) software to the construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. The cloud platform processes structured environmental data across 500,000+ qualified LCA datasets spanning 170+ countries and supports 140+ standards and 60+ green building certification schemes (LEED, BREEAM, Level(s), Minergie, LCBI, GRIHA, Mostadam, NollCO2, among others). The company serves four primary personas — design and construction professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, developers), manufacturers of construction/MEP products, infrastructure project teams (transport, power/utilities, mining/offshore), and enterprise accounts — with dedicated modules for buildings, infrastructure, EPD generation, product carbon footprint, early-design decarbonization (Carbon Designer 3D), and microclimate simulation.

The core technology stack is a cloud SaaS platform with native integrations into 20+ BIM and design tools (Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Trimble), open APIs, and an AI Plausibility Checker for validating LCA inputs. Acquired technology includes ENVI-met GmbH (September 2024) for 3D urban microclimate simulation and SimaPro/PRé Sustainability (September 2025) for industrial LCA databases and consulting. The product portfolio spans core LCA engines, specialized EPD generators (general, concrete, luminaire, pre-verified), certification compliance modules for each regional scheme, and add-on analytics tools (Sustainability Intelligence Pack, EPD Usage Analytics, Manufacturer Pages). A free tier (One Click LCA Planetary) and free academic licenses drive community-led adoption.

Revenue is generated through quote-based annual and multi-year SaaS subscriptions priced across four tiers (Design & Construction, Manufacturing, Enterprise, Researchers), with Enterprise contracts typically multi-year and supported by dedicated account management. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with regional LCA experts across all major geographies, a global partner/reseller channel, a self-serve cloud app with free academic licensing, and distribution through BIM software ecosystems. Marquee customers include ArcelorMittal, LafargeHolcim, AECOM, Arcadis, Stantec, WSP, Ramboll, Foster + Partners, Saint-Gobain, Kingspan, Bouygues, Geberit, and MBCC Group, indicating penetration into the largest global AEC and building-product firms. The company is privately held, with a $44 million Series 4 funding round in November 2023 led by InfraVia Capital Partners and PSG Equity.

Name

One Click Lca

Legal name

One Click LCA Ltd

Website

https://oneclicklca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AI-powered life cycle assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) SaaS platform serving architects, engineers, contractors, developers, manufacturers, and infrastructure teams across 170+ countries with 140+ compliance standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Sustainability & LCA/EPD (Eco-design, PCF) (EUAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA), Emissions Factors, LCA & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platforms (EUABAEAD), Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

Keywords

• Life cycle assessment software
• Environmental product declaration
• Embodied carbon analysis
• Construction sustainability software
• Green building compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Licenses: Software-as-a-service platform sold via subscription licenses. The company offers distinct pricing tiers for Design & Construction, Manufacturing, Enterprise, and Researchers. Revenue is generated through recurring annual or multi-year subscription fees with tiered access to software features, datasets, and support.
2. Enterprise Solutions: Custom enterprise-grade deployments scaled for large organizations, with dedicated account management and expert support. Enterprise pricing is quote-based and typically multi-year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

One Click LCA provides AI-powered Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) software for the construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. The cloud-based platform combines the world's largest construction LCA database (500,000+ datasets) with compliance support for 140+ standards and native integrations with 20+ BIM tools, enabling architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and manufacturers to quantify, reduce, and report embodied carbon and environmental impacts across building and product lifecycles.

Product overview

One Click LCA is an AI-powered sustainability platform offering a comprehensive suite of LCA and EPD software products across construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure industries. The platform operates as a modular architecture consisting of core LCA calculation engines (Building LCA and Infrastructure LCA), specialized EPD generation tools (EPD Generator, Concrete EPD Generator, Luminaire EPD Generator), and numerous certification compliance modules (LEED, BREEAM, GRIHA, Mostadam, LCBI, Minergie/Graue Energie). The platform also includes acquired capabilities including ENVI-met microclimate simulation software and SimaPro/PRé Sustainability. Key differentiators include the world's largest construction LCA database with 500,000+ qualified datasets, automated EPD workflows, early design decarbonization tools (Carbon Designer 3D), and AI-powered features such as the Plausibility Checker. The platform serves 170+ countries with support for 140+ standards and methods, integrating with BIM tools and offering API connectivity for enterprise data workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENVI-met: Microclimate simulation software for urban climate modeling, urban heat island analysis, and climate resilience planning in cities.

Products and services

• LCA for Buildings Life cycle assessment software for buildings enabling design and delivery of net-zero and circular buildings, allowing users to compare design options, find eco-friendly materials in BIM and the cloud, and achieve carbon reductions, building certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• LCA for Infrastructure Life cycle assessment software designed for infrastructure projects in transport, power & utilities, and mining & offshore sectors, supporting CEEQUAL, PAS 2080, Envision, and HS2 standards.
• Certifications & Compliance Comprehensive certification and compliance tool supporting 60+ green building certification schemes, standards, and requirements including LEED, BREEAM, Level(s), Minergie, LCBI, GRIHA, and Mostadam.
• Early Design Decarbonization (Carbon Designer 3D) Early-stage design optimization tool including Carbon Designer 3D that enables architects and engineers to identify and address carbon reduction opportunities before detailed design begins, when changes have the greatest impact.
• EPD Generator Software for creating, verifying, and publishing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products, with automated quality checks, verification workflow, and publishing services.
• Product Carbon Footprint Assessment tool for calculating and reporting product carbon footprints throughout the product life cycle, helping manufacturers quantify and reduce environmental impacts.
• Pre-Verified EPD Generator EPD generation tool with pre-verification workflow enabling faster creation and verification of Environmental Product Declarations with reduced turnaround time.
• Concrete EPD Generator Specialized EPD generation tool for concrete and cement products, supporting the specific requirements and standards of the concrete industry including mix design variations.
• Luminaire EPD Generator Specialized EPD generation tool for luminaire and lighting products, supporting the specific requirements for lighting manufacturers to document environmental performance.
• ENVI-met Microclimate Simulation Advanced 3D microclimate simulation software for urban heat island analytics, climate resilience modeling, urban thermal comfort analysis, wind patterns, air pollution dispersion, and sponge city design.
• Enterprise Solutions Enterprise-grade LCA tools, scaled deployments, dedicated account management, and expert support designed to scale teams and meet global demand for sustainability assessment across large organizations.
• One Click LCA Planetary (Free Tier) Free embodied carbon tool providing access to basic LCA functionality for students, educators, and early-stage designers to assess building environmental impacts at no cost.
• SimaPro and PRé Sustainability Life cycle assessment software (SimaPro) and sustainability consulting firm (PRé Sustainability) acquired by One Click LCA to enhance carbon footprint solutions across industries, integrated into the combined platform serving 170+ countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transparent product data (EPDs) can reduce embodied carbon in construction by up to 30%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SimaPro and PRé SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025One Click LCA acquired SimaPro and PRé Sustainability in September 2025 to enhance sustainability software solutions for assessing and reducing product carbon footprints. The deal meets growing demand for high-quality sustainability data and improves compliance with environmental regulations. The combined platform serves over 170 countries, integrating comprehensive LCA capabilities and datasets.
• ENVI-met GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024One Click LCA acquired ENVI-met GmbH, a German microclimate simulation software company, in September 2024. The acquisition integrates ENVI-met's advanced 3D urban microclimate modeling technology (urban heat islands, wind, air pollution, thermal comfort) into One Click LCA's sustainability platform, enhancing climate resilience and urban heat analytics capabilities. ENVI-met supports addressing urban heat challenges, sponge city design, and biodiversity planning.
• BIM Software Integrations (Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Trimble)coreTechnology or IntegrationOne Click LCA maintains native integrations with major BIM platforms including Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Trimble, as well as open APIs. These integrations enable seamless data import and workflow embedding, making the LCA tool accessible within existing design environments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sphera: Sphera (formerly thinkstep) is the closest direct competitor, offering enterprise LCA and product sustainability software (GaBi) used across construction, manufacturing, and chemicals. Overlapping customer base and methodology coverage make it the primary like-for-like comparison.
• Building Transparency (EC3 / Tally): Building Transparency operates the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), an open EPD database, and Tally, a Revit-based LCA plugin. Directly competes in the same building-LCA workflow with a non-profit, lower-cost model.
• eTool (LCA software): eTool provides LCA and embodied carbon software for the built environment, including a globally used tool for design teams. Directly comparable in target customer (architects, engineers, contractors) and product scope.
• PRé Sustainability: PRé developed SimaPro, a flagship general-purpose LCA software widely used by researchers and consultancies. Acquired by One Click LCA in 2025; remains a reference competitor historically and across academic/research users.
• Bionova (One Planet): Bionova offers One Planet, a building-LCA tool focused on Europe (especially France and Nordic markets). Directly competes in building-level LCA and EPD generation with overlapping certification support (HQE, BREEAM, LEED).

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Insight / Forma / Tally): Autodesk is the dominant BIM platform vendor and integrates/competes with LCA through Revit Insight, Forma, and acquired Tally. Its reach into every architect and engineer's daily workflow makes it the most strategically dangerous incumbent.

Emerging players

• Watershed: Watershed is an enterprise carbon accounting and reporting platform serving large corporates. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps on corporate-level carbon reporting and CSRD/ESRS workflows but does not focus on construction LCA.
• Persefoni: Persefoni is an AI-driven climate management and carbon accounting platform for enterprises. Overlaps on carbon/GHG inventory functionality under CSRD/ESRS but does not address embodied-carbon or building-specific LCA.

Others

• Enverid / Briq (construction analytics): Adjacent construction-tech analytics providers that integrate financial and project data into contractor workflows. Comparable in targeting the AEC buyer but not direct on LCA/EPD functionality.
• Carbon Trust: Carbon Trust is a global sustainability consultancy and product carbon footprint certifier that has historically partnered with and adjacent to LCA software vendors. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and certifier rather than a direct software competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A4 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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