Basic Database
The HiQLCD Basic Database provides Chinese background life cycle inventory (LCI) data for materials, chemicals, manufacturing, energy and transport.
Cut-offConsequentialEN 15804 · Add-on
Plan & Licenses
Choose database packages, API access or selected datasets.
Recommended
Full Database
License type
Enterprise — Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity.- Single-user — 1 designated user.
Included
Basic Database- All seven industry packs
Energy, Waste Treatment, Steel & Iron, Aluminium, Automotive, Photovoltaic, and Lithium Battery.
- Cut-off and Consequential, where available
- Dataset information, LCI, LCIA and UPR
Annual subscription
Optional
EN 15804 extensionAvailable for supported datasets only.
Flexible
Custom Selection
License type
- Enterprise — Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity.
- Single-user — 1 designated user.
Included
- Basic Database alone
- Cut-off and Consequential models in Basic Database
- Dataset information, LCI, LCIA and UPR
- Annual subscription
Optional
- Add one or more industry packs as needed
Basic Database shared across industry packs. Already have Basic Database? Discuss industry add-ons with sales.
- EN 15804 extension
Available for supported datasets only.
PCF Data
For targeted carbon footprint assessments.
€10
/ dataset
- Minimum quantity: 20 datasets
- Minimum order amount: €200
Included
- GWP100 single indicator
- One available system model per dataset
- Confirm the result method and delivery format
High-Quality LCI Datasets
For detailed life cycle assessment and modelling.
€50
/ dataset
- Minimum quantity: 10 datasets
- Minimum order amount: €500
Included
- Full life cycle inventory + LCIA indicators
- One available system model per dataset
- Confirm the inventory structure and delivery format
Not sure which option is right for you?
Configure your data access
Details
Data coverage
Expand your data coverage as needed.
Add industry packs to your Basic Database or explore co-developed data options.
System models
Extend your modelling options.
Cut-off and Consequential are included where supported. EN 15804 is available as an additional extension.
License type
Choose access for yourself or your team.
Single-user and Enterprise licenses are available for different access needs.
API access
Bring HiQLCD data into your workflow.
Add API access to integrate licensed database content into your systems. Additional API service fees apply.
Industry Packs
Energy
Included in Full DatabaseElectricity, heat, fuels, energy activities and facilities.
Cut-offConsequentialEN 15804 · Add-on
Waste Treatment
Included in Full DatabaseSolid waste, wastewater, sludge and selected recovery activities.
Cut-offConsequentialEN 15804 · Add-on
Steel & Iron
Included in Full DatabaseOre, refractories, auxiliaries, steel and processing.
Cut-offConsequentialEN 15804 · Add-on
Aluminium
Co-developedIncluded in Full DatabaseRaw materials, aluminium, alloys and processed products.
Cut-offConsequential
Automotive (CALCD)
Co-developedIncluded in Full DatabaseAutomotive materials, components and manufacturing processes.
Cut-off
Photovoltaic (PV)
Included in Full DatabaseSilicon, wafers, cells, modules and auxiliary materials.
Cut-offConsequentialEN 15804 · Add-on
Lithium Battery (CLBD)
Co-developedIncluded in Full DatabaseMinerals and materials, cells, packs and recycling.
Cut-off
Dataset counts may include multiple models and are not necessarily unique products. Model availability varies by dataset and industry. The EN 15804 add-on is available for supported datasets. Included in Full Database or available with Basic Database as a Custom Selection. Confirm coverage, models and license terms with sales.
Compare database plans & usage rights
Recommended
Full Database
Flexible
Custom Selection
License scope
Single-user: 1 designated user
Enterprise: Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity
Enterprise: Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity
Single-user: 1 designated user
Enterprise: Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity
Enterprise: Up to 5 designated internal users within one legal entity
Data & Coverage
Basic Database
Included
Included
Industry packages
All 7 industry packages
Select the industry packages you need
LCI data
Included
Included within selected packages
LCIA results
Included
Included within selected packages
Cut-off
Included
Included for selected packages
Consequential
Included where available
Included where available within selected packages
EN 15804
Optional for supported datasets; no industry EN for Aluminium, CLBD or CALCD
Optional for supported datasets within the selected scope; no industry EN for Aluminium, CLBD or CALCD
Access & Usage
Licensed data access
Access to all licensed packages
Access to selected packages
Access methods
HiQLCD platform or authorized distributor software
HiQLCD platform or authorized distributor software
Research and reporting
Permitted within the applicable license terms
Permitted within the applicable license terms
LCA, PCF and environmental reporting
Single-user: Non-commercial research, education and reporting. Commercial use requires an appropriate commercial license or prior written authorization.
Enterprise: Internal LCA, PCF, environmental reporting, product development and sustainability management.
Enterprise: Internal LCA, PCF, environmental reporting, product development and sustainability management.
Same license rules
Publication of calculated results
Permitted with appropriate attribution; published material must not expose reusable raw datasets
Permitted with appropriate attribution; published material must not expose reusable raw datasets
Client-facing services
Single-user: Requires an appropriate commercial license or prior written authorization.
Enterprise: Requires prior written authorization unless expressly covered by the applicable order.
Enterprise: Requires prior written authorization unless expressly covered by the applicable order.
Same license rules
Data Use & Restrictions
Raw dataset sharing
Not permitted without prior written authorization
Not permitted without prior written authorization
Redistribution, resale and sublicensing
Not permitted; sublicensing requires written authorization
Not permitted; sublicensing requires written authorization
Derivative databases
Not permitted
Not permitted
AI/ML training or evaluation
Requires prior written authorization
Requires prior written authorization
Third-party access
Single-user: Access is limited to the designated user.
Enterprise: Access is limited to designated users within the same legal entity; affiliates, contractors, consultants and other entities require written authorization.
Enterprise: Access is limited to designated users within the same legal entity; affiliates, contractors, consultants and other entities require written authorization.
Same license rules
License & Service Terms
License term
12 months unless otherwise stated in the order or written agreement
12 months unless otherwise stated in the order or written agreement
Database updates
Database content and functions may be updated during the license term; specific update or version rights depend on the applicable agreement
Same
Ownership
Usage rights only; the database is licensed, not sold
Usage rights only; the database is licensed, not sold
Access after expiration
Use must cease and no subsequent database versions are promised after expiration
Use must cease and no subsequent database versions are promised after expiration
Data deletion after expiration
Licensed database contents must be permanently deleted
Licensed database contents must be permanently deleted
Returns
No returns or exchanges after access, except in exceptional circumstances with prior written consent; custom-configured data is non-returnable
No returns or exchanges after access, except in exceptional circumstances with prior written consent; custom-configured data is non-returnable
Choose one available Cut-off, Consequential or EN15804 model per dataset. Additional models, data updates and version upgrades are purchased separately.
Need PCF data via API?
Integrate GWP100 results directly into your internal systems. Annual API access includes dataset credits, with usage-based billing for additional dataset access and repeat API requests.
Pricing and licensing details available on request.
Purchase steps
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Use credits
Use credits to unlock datasets. Credits are valid for 1 year; unused credits expire automatically.
Use credits
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Compare On-demand Data Options
PCF Data
High-Quality LCI Datasets
Data Included
Data Content
GWP100 result
Full LCI + LCIA indicators
Basic Info
Included
Included
Management Info
Included
Included
Traceability
Included
Product Carbon Footprint
Included
Included
LCI Results
Included
LCIA Results
Included
Full Database Access
Not included
Not included
Delivery & Configuration
Delivery Method
Data file
Data file
System Model
One available model per dataset
One available model per dataset
Model Options
Cut-off, Consequential or EN 15804, subject to availability
Same
Additional System Models
Separate purchase
Separate purchase
Updates & Version Upgrades
Separate purchase
Separate purchase
Purchase Requirements
Price per Dataset
€10
€50
Minimum Order
20 datasets
10 datasets
Minimum Purchase
€200
€500
Access & Permitted Use
Authorized Users
1 named user
1 named user
License Duration
12 months*
12 months*
Internal Business Use
Permitted
Permitted
Research & Reporting
Permitted
Permitted
Publication of Calculated Results
Permitted with attribution
Permitted with attribution
Data Use Restrictions
Sharing Underlying Data
Not permitted
Not permitted
Resale & Redistribution
Not permitted
Not permitted
Derivative Databases
Not permitted
Not permitted
AI / ML Model Training
Requires prior written authorization
Same
Access After Expiration
Must cease
Must cease
Dataset Deletion After Expiration
Required
Required
