> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.sustainly.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sustainly: an LCA Tool with AI

> Sustainly is an AI-assisted Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability platform that helps organizations of any size measure, compare, and communicate the environmental impacts of their products and operations.

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  **Sustainly has created a solution that lets any organisation scale impact data to their exact need**. Need to empower thousands of sales reps worldwide? Want to do that very first preliminary LCA for your biotech start-up? We got you.

  What used to be an insurmountable amount of work is now possible with **our AI agents built directly on top of our proprietary engine.**
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## Key capabilities

* **Automated LCA modeling** — Generate thousands of LCAs quickly using existing company data, assisted by AI.
* **Impact assessment methods** — Supports EF 3.1, IPCC 2021, and ReCiPe 2016.
* **Allocation & frameworks** — Models include cut-off, consequential, and EN 15804 (EPDs).
* **Databases** — Works with the EU Environmental Footprint database; optional Ecoinvent integration.
* **EPD workflows** — Export EPD tables, maintain EN 15804 compliance, and invite verifiers.
* **Enterprise integration** — API, PLM, ERP connectors; collaborative workflows; SSO and 2FA.
* **AI add-on** — Automates data collection, model generation, and Q\&A for sustainability teams.

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## Who it’s for

* **Individuals & students** — Learn and run LCAs with guided tools.
* **Sustainability teams** — Create product footprints, compare designs, and generate EPDs.
* **Enterprises** — Scale LCAs across thousands of products, integrate with existing data systems, and manage sustainability reporting at scale.

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## How Sustainly Compares

Sustainly **bridges the gap** between expert LCA tools (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi, openLCA) and business-ready sustainability workflows, emphasizing **speed, scalability, and accessibility**.

| Focus area    | Sustainly                          | Expert LCA tools               | Business sustainability suites |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| LCA depth     | Advanced, AI-assisted              | Very deep, specialist-oriented | Variable                       |
| Scale         | High (thousands of LCAs)           | Moderate                       | High for reporting             |
| Usability     | Friendly for non-experts & experts | Steep learning curve           | Generally easy                 |
| EPD workflows | Built-in EN 15804 support          | Often via add-ons              | Limited                        |
| Integrations  | API, PLM/ERP, SSO/2FA              | Limited                        | Strong for enterprise data     |

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## What’s next

* Explore **Key Concepts** and our **getting started** guides to begin modeling.
* When ready, try building your first model and compare alternatives to inform design decisions.