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The name “HiQ” reflects our dedication to High Quality, which is the foundation of everything we do. The “Hi” represents our high standards, and “Q” stands for the quality of the data, the insights, and the impact we aim to deliver. At HiQLCD, we believe that high-quality, accurate data is the key to making informed, responsible decisions that drive sustainability and positive environmental outcomes. The story behind HiQ is rooted in our vision to bridge the gap between the global demand for sustainability and the unique challenges of China’s industrial landscape. “HiQ” signifies our aspiration to elevate the standards of lifecycle data in China, providing businesses with precise, reliable, and locally relevant insights. It’s a name that reflects our commitment to quality and our drive to lead the way in helping companies reduce emissions, optimize resources, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

The HiQ platform provides comprehensive LCA data resources and tool services, including: 1）LCA Data: The self-developed Chinese LCA database, HiQLCD, covering key industries like power, steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, photovoltaics, batteries, and new energy. 2）LCA Tools: ● Database editing and management tools for building LCA databases. ● API services for flexible system integration and data access. ● Blockchain-based LCA verification for enhanced traceability and credibility. HiQ helps companies with carbon accounting, product environmental assessment, and sustainable decision-making.

HiQLCD, based on "professional, complete, transparent" principles, offers: ● Comprehensive Coverage: Represents key Chinese industries and regions, with continuous updates. ● Authoritative Standards: Adheres to ISO 14044、14067, and EN 15804, aligning with the ILCD framework. ● Strong Compatibility: Uses ILCD format for seamless use with software like openLCA and SimaPro. ● Reliable Data: Ensures data transparency, traceability, and auditability through rigorous processes.

An LCA database is a structured core resource for Life Cycle Assessment studies. It contains a quantified collection of unit processes and their environmental interactions, based on life cycle inventory methods. It quantifies and links resource/energy inputs and environmental emissions throughout a product's lifecycle (from raw material extraction to disposal), converting them into potential impacts on categories like global warming.

As a core environmental quantification foundation, LCA databases are used for: ● Corporate: Carbon footprint accounting, EPD reporting, supply chain management, eco-design, and sustainability strategy. ● Government: Informing environmental taxes, carbon trading mechanisms, and green labeling systems. ● Academia: Advancing sustainability methodologies and establishing cross-industry environmental benchmarks.

An LCA dataset typically includes the following content: Information (Geography, Time coverage, Dataset description, Activity description); Management Information (Dataset editor, Reviewer, Data source); Production Activity Information (Detailed description of the relevant manufacturing processes and activities) and LCI / LCIA Results (Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) results, Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) results).

Registration and Login: Both registration and login are completely free of charge. Data Search: The platform allows users to perform unlimited free searches within the dataset. The platform's datasets are divided into two categories, with access permissions as follows: 1）Paid Datasets: These datasets require a purchase to access detailed data. Without purchase, users can only view basic information. Full data details are available after purchase. 2）Educational Datasets: Exclusively provided for students and faculty. By registering and logging in with an academic email address, users can access detailed data free of charge.