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Most LCAs still begin in spreadsheets — slow, fragmented, and difficult to scale.
AI is changing that by automating the repetitive data work that once slowed sustainability progress. With Sustainly’s transparent AI copilot, sustainability teams, students, and SMEs can move from static spreadsheets to dynamic, data-driven insights in minutes.
AI handles data mapping, consistency checks, and scenario creation — freeing people to focus on insights and decisions that drive impact.
Sustainly makes sustainability analysis accessible, scalable, and data-driven through transparent AI and a centralized, collaborative data hub.

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What AI Actually Does in LCA

AI isn’t here to replace expertise — it’s here to make sustainability faster, clearer, and easier to scale. Sustainly’s AI assists with:
  • Smart data mapping: Connects supplier data to verified flows and harmonized units.
  • Process suggestions: Recommends relevant background datasets based on geography or process type.
  • Consistency checks: Flags missing data or inconsistencies before they affect results.
  • Scenario generation: Quickly clones models to test material, logistics, or supplier variations.
  • Guided Q&A: Ask, “What drives most of this impact?” and get a traceable, transparent answer.
💡 AI at Sustainly = transparency, traceability, and collaboration.

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Practical Workflow for Students and SMEs

Sustainly simplifies sustainability workflows so even smaller teams can perform credible LCAs without complex setup.
  1. Import data — upload a BOM or supplier CSV.
  2. AI maps fields — units, materials, and suppliers matched automatically.
  3. Define scope — choose your assessment focus and methods.
  4. Generate scenarios — test multiple variations automatically.
  5. Run assessment — visualize hotspots and key contributors instantly.
  6. Export outputs — generate sustainability summaries or reporting visuals.
Sustainly’s scalable workflow helps teams start small and expand seamlessly as sustainability practices mature.

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What Stays Human

AI accelerates the structure, but sustainability context remains a human responsibility.
You still define:
  • The goal and scope of the study
  • Functional units and system boundaries
  • The interpretation of results
  • The link to business strategy or policy
Sustainly’s human-in-the-loop design ensures experts stay in control — AI simply removes the manual friction.

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Common Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Automation saves time, but responsibility stays with the analyst. Keep your assessment credible by remembering:
  • Review dataset matches — confirm that geography and technology are appropriate.
  • Look beyond carbon — assess multiple indicators like resources, waste, and pollution.
  • Document assumptions — short, structured notes make your work transparent and reusable.
✅ Sustainly’s centralized data system keeps every step traceable and exportable, ensuring collaboration and verification stay simple.

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FAQ

Is AI required to perform an LCA?
No, but it drastically reduces effort and improves consistency. Can AI make wrong matches?
AI suggestions are transparent and editable — you always remain in control. Can I create sustainability reports?
Yes, Sustainly enables structured outputs that make communication and disclosure effortless.

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Why Use Sustainly

Sustainly combines transparent AI, scalable workflows, and centralized sustainability data in one collaborative platform.
It empowers both beginners and experts to analyze, improve, and communicate sustainability results faster — without sacrificing accuracy or oversight.
  • Transparent AI copilot for data mapping and scenario generation
  • Centralized sustainability data hub for collaboration and reuse
  • Scalable workflows that grow with your sustainability goals
  • Fast learning curve — accessible for students and professionals alike
  • Cost-effective sustainability analysis software for manufacturing and product teams
Sustainly transforms sustainability analysis from manual data work into a structured, scalable process — helping teams act faster and with confidence.
If you’re looking for a
software to measure product sustainability,
tool to calculate environmental impact of a product, or
eco-design software for product development, → Start with Sustainly and experience transparent AI that makes sustainability measurable, traceable, and actionable.