The three different levels of the GFLI database (impact assessment, system processes, and unit process level) are available for purchase. We’re currently in the process of launching our IT-platform! any lifecycle impact assessment (LCIA) users will be able to log into the platform to access the available ingredients online, with those with an active license will be able to also see the emission factors related to the ingredients currently in the GFLI database. Interested to license the database? Reach out to us!
Before proceeding on this page, please read our data use policy regarding the different licenses. Are you interested in the prices the GFLI database costs? Download our fee structure below:
Procedures for access
All versions of the database require you to sign a license agreement. In order to proceed with this, please send an e-mail to info@globalfeedlca.org with the following details:
- Name, title, and email of the person that will sign the License Agreement
- In case the signing person will not be the user(s) of the database, include the name and e-mail address(es) of the user(s).
- Company registration no., principal office address
- Desired database type (Impact Assessment, System Processes, or Unit Process)
- Desired license type (commercial, developer, or research – note that research is only available for accredited research institutes and universities)
- Number of licenses requested:
- For Commercial and Research license requests: number of licenses requested (i.e. number of internal end users who will use the database).
- For Developer license requests: number of internal and external end users who will use the database/tool.
- Member status (Member or non-member)
After your request, you’ll be sent the license agreement ready for signature based on the provided information.
LCIA and IT guidance document
Unfamiliar with the GFLI database and the world of LCA/ impact assessments? We have a guidance document available explaining relevant topics like allocation, impact categories in scope of the GFLI database, the market mix for processed ingredients, and a Q&A. View or download the document below!