Umberto
The LCA Software for Sustainability Professionals.
Overview
Umberto is a powerful software tool for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), material flow analysis (MFA), and carbon footprinting. It is known for its graphical modeling approach using Sankey diagrams, which helps users to visualize complex production systems and supply chains. It is used by industry experts, consultants, and scientists to analyze and optimize the environmental performance and resource efficiency of products and organizations.
✨ Key Features
- Graphical modeling with Sankey diagrams
- Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/44)
- Product and Corporate Carbon Footprints
- Material Flow Cost Accounting (ISO 14051)
- Integration with ecoinvent and other databases
- Scenario analysis and hotspot identification
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior visualization capabilities with Sankey diagrams
- Strong focus on material flow analysis and resource efficiency
- Integrated life cycle costing features
Unique Value: Enables a deep understanding of product life cycles and production systems through intuitive visual modeling, connecting environmental impacts with resource efficiency and costs.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Manufacturing companies for process optimization
- Sustainability consultants for client projects
- Research institutions for material flow analysis
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for a simple, automated web application
- Beginners without a basic understanding of LCA principles
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more intuitive and powerful visual modeling experience with Sankey diagrams, which is a key differentiator from other expert LCA tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All paid plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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