Version 26 (v26) is a significant update in our core databases to the latest global standards (Ecoinvent 3.12, DESNZ 2025) and introduced new, automated calculation logics to save you time.
Below are the key updates.
Product & Model Updates
New Storage Calculation (GLEC Aligned)
We have introduced a new methodology for calculating emissions from logistics hubs and storage, fully aligned with the GLEC Framework. This allows for a more precise assessment of the impact of warehousing in your supply chain.
How it works: Instead of generic estimates, the model calculates an average GHG emission intensity for a hub's operations based on its total throughput.
The Logic: It divides the total emissions of the Hub Operation Center (energy, fuel, refrigerants) by the total annual hub activity (freight throughput).
Formula:
Total Emissions (kg CO₂e) / Total Activity (tonnes) = Intensity Factor (kg CO₂e/t)Result: This specific intensity factor is then applied to your goods to provide a precise footprint.
Enhanced Employee Activity Calculations
We have upgraded the calculation logic for Employee Commuting, Work From Home (WFH), and Business Travel. These updates introduce smarter automation for distance and energy calculations, streamlining the reporting process for these categories.
Data Updates
New Database: Ökobaudat (Construction)
We have integrated Ökobaudat, a leading database for sustainable construction and building materials.
What it adds: A wide range of EPD-based (Environmental Product Declaration) emission factors specifically for construction materials, building services, and architectural elements.
Why it matters: This significantly improves the accuracy of calculations for construction activities and real estate maintenance. It fills crucial gaps for customers in the construction and property management sectors, aligning with European EN 15804 standards.
Core Database Updates
Ecoinvent (v3.12): Our core lifecycle inventory database has been updated to its latest version (released Nov 2025), bringing the latest global science to your inventory. Key updates include:
Batteries: Enhanced data for NMC and NCA chemistries and new battery components.
Chemicals: Major expansion in regional coverage for key plastics and the addition of 120+ new chemicals.
Metals & Textiles: New datasets for specialized steel alloys (green steel paths), aluminium, hemp, and flax production.
DESNZ (2025): We have performed a full time-series update (2019–2025) using the latest UK government standard (formerly DEFRA). This ensures all fuel, energy, and transport factors reflect the most recent scientific consensus.
IEA Emission Factors (2025): Updated to the latest 2025 release from the International Energy Agency. This provides the most recent country-specific grid emission factors available globally, ensuring your Scope 2 location-based calculations are as accurate as possible.
Updated Economic Data: All Producer Price Indices (PPIs) from Eurostat, the IMF, the World Bank, and the ONS have been fully refreshed to reflect the latest economic data, ensuring accurate inflation correction for all spend-based calculations.
Taxonomy Improvements
To improve clarity, we have refined the naming of several activities. Notably, we have renamed generic "Heat" categories to "Heat and steam" and "Fuel-based heat and steam" to ensure easier categorization and mapping.
For questions about the updates, please get in touch with our Customer Support or contact your Climate Strategy Advisor.