About
Ecochain is a specialized sustainability software platform designed to make Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) accessible, scalable, and cost-effective for industrial manufacturers and sustainability teams. Unlike generic AI tools or one-size-fits-all datasets, Ecochain models your actual production processes, product data, and supplier data to deliver product-specific footprint results that are credible, defensible, and regulation-ready. The platform supports the full spectrum of product sustainability reporting: ISO 14040/44/67-compliant LCAs, EN 15804+A2-compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs). With integrations into major EPD registries including EPD Global, NMD, MRPI, EPD International, and IBU, Ecochain accelerates the path from data to verified publication. Built for scale from day one, Ecochain allows teams to manage portfolios of 5 to 5,000+ products without rebuilding their LCA foundation. Reusable models and data structures let organizations expand efficiently over time. The platform is backed by a team of 50+ years of combined LCA expertise, including PhD-level environmental specialists fluent in Dutch, English, and German. Ecochain is ideal for manufacturers facing tender requirements, customer sustainability questionnaires, or evolving regulations such as the EU Green Deal or ESPR. It replaces expensive traditional consulting engagements (€12,000+ per EPD) with a scalable, in-house solution that reduces timelines from months to days. Ecochain is B-Corp certified, underscoring its commitment to verified environmental integrity.
Key Features
- Scalable LCA Automation: Model your production process and product data to generate product-specific LCA results for portfolios of 5 to 5,000+ products without rebuilding from scratch.
- EPD & PCF Generation: Produce ISO and EN 15804+A2 compliant Environmental Product Declarations and Product Carbon Footprints that meet tender, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Verified & Defensible Results: Results are backed by 15 years of LCA expertise, published through major EPD registries, and designed to hold up under verifier and regulator scrutiny.
- Expert Support On-Demand: Access a team of PhD-level LCA specialists with 50+ years of combined experience who can guide you through complex assessments in Dutch, English, or German.
- Regulation-Ready Compliance: Stay ahead of evolving regulations including EU Green Deal and ESPR with a platform built to ISO 14040/44/67 and EN 15804+A2 standards, certified by B-Corp.
Use Cases
- Industrial manufacturers generating EPDs to qualify for public or private tenders that require verified environmental product data.
- Sustainability teams building scalable product carbon footprint programs to respond to customer sustainability questionnaires and procurement requirements.
- Product managers needing product-specific LCA results to substantiate green marketing claims and avoid greenwashing legal risks.
- Companies preparing for EU regulatory compliance (e.g., ESPR, Green Deal) by establishing a defensible, audit-ready product footprinting foundation.
- Organizations replacing expensive per-project LCA consulting engagements with an in-house, reusable platform to reduce costs and turnaround times.
Pros
- Massive Cost Reduction: Replaces traditional consulting engagements costing €12,000+ per EPD with a scalable in-house platform, dramatically reducing per-product footprint costs.
- Built for Scale: Reusable LCA models and data structures let teams expand their product portfolio assessments without starting over, saving significant time and resources.
- Credible & Standards-Compliant: ISO 14040/44/67 and EN 15804+A2 compliance, combined with B-Corp certification and major EPD registry integrations, ensures results are accepted by verifiers and regulators.
- Expert Backing: Unlike DIY tools, Ecochain provides access to in-house LCA PhD specialists, reducing the risk of errors and giving teams confidence in their sustainability claims.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: The platform is primarily designed for industrial manufacturers and larger organizations, which may make it cost-prohibitive for small businesses or individual sustainability practitioners.
- Niche Use Case: Ecochain is highly specialized for product LCA and EPD workflows, making it less suitable for organizations needing broader corporate sustainability or ESG reporting tools.
- Learning Curve for New Users: Despite automation, LCA concepts and data modeling can still require onboarding time and sustainability knowledge, particularly for teams new to product footprinting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecochain used for?
Ecochain is used to calculate product-level Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and produce Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) at scale for industrial manufacturers.
Is Ecochain compliant with international LCA standards?
Yes. Ecochain is compliant with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 14067, and EN 15804+A2, and its EPDs are published through registries including EPD Global, NMD, MRPI, EPD International, and IBU.
How does Ecochain differ from traditional LCA consulting?
Traditional LCA consulting can cost €12,000+ per EPD and take months. Ecochain automates the process using your own product and supplier data, reducing timelines to days and enabling you to scale across hundreds or thousands of products without restarting each time.
Can Ecochain handle large product portfolios?
Yes. The platform is designed to scale from 5 to 5,000+ products. Reusable LCA models and data structures mean you build once and expand without duplicating effort.
Does Ecochain offer expert support?
Yes. Ecochain's team includes PhD-level environmental specialists and industry experts with 50+ years of combined LCA experience, available to support customers in Dutch, English, and German.
