12.12.13 What s new in GaBi? 2013 release of GaBi 6.3 & Databases 13 New Product GaBi Server
What s new in GaBi? Upgrade of GaBi and GaBi Databases (for customers on maintenance) 12 12 13 New! GaBi Server launch 2
Agenda 1. Upgrade GaBi 6.3 2. Upgrade Databases 13 3. New product: GaBi Server 4. Questions and Answers 3
GaBi 6.3 4
ILCD Data Exchange 5
GaBi 6.3 ILCD data exchange The method to move data between GaBi and other ILCD compliant systems that is: Bi-directional Import and export between compliant systems Consistent GaBi deals with all mapping and conversions (as long as the dataset is ILCD entry level compliant) Easy to use In contrast to other formats. Data format, structure flow nomenclature Reliable Through internal consistency, and clearer guidelines Open The nature of the standard and its governance makes for a more open means of data exchange 6
GaBi 6.3 ILCD: Why is it so important Consistent format Consistent quality Consistent methods Creates a method to exchange LCA data between different software and users Has the potential to become the format for data exchange Essential for the creation of Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) results to be shared with reviewers, the European Commission, and other stakeholders. 7
GaBi 6.3 Compliance with ILCD entry level format A dataset needs to follow: ISO 14040/44 Nomenclature Documentation Reviewed by a qualified reviewer (in the case of PEF) 8
Quality Assurance 9
GaBi 6.3 Quality Assurance Increase accountability and efficiency of LCA work Track the status of all objects in GaBi databases Lock quality assured objects Items in draft or review status are easily trackable and searchable 10
GaBi 6.3 Quality assurance - roles Administrator Creates new users Changes user roles Dedicated roles per database Read & exchange objects Create objects Change objects Quality review Guest x x x LCA Expert Project Manager Change own objects N/A for quality assured objects Administrator set own processes to Ready for QA, Draft set all processes to Ready for QA, Draft Set to Quality Assured or Needs revision 11
GaBi Databases 13 12
GaBi Databases 13 What s new? Outdated/ exchanged information DEKRA 3 rd party review Current PEF requirements Fully refreshed database and additional content EN15804 Construction More detailed LCI doc. ReCipe Methodologies 1.08 CML 2013 AADP 13
GaBi Databases 13 Database Upgrade 2013 document Before and after document explains most significant changes per sector/gabi database Details and reasons for changes Delivered with the release notes More detailed information on relative changes per dataset are available on request. 14
GaBi Databases 13 LCI Additions 2013 >7,000 In total >1,500 2011 ~4,000 >130 >200 >480 >600 50 grid mixes 100 140 EPDs 15
GaBi Databases 13 Extension database construction - EN 15804 EN 15804 European EPD Standard More than 700 construction datasets now conform to the EN 15804 calculation method Consistent calculation methods for all datasets (allocation, cut-off-criteria, etc.) Clear attribution of datasets to the specific life cycle phases Allows the calculation of LCA indicators as specified by EN15804 These can be used for the generation of EPDs and whole building calculations (EN15978). 16
Raw material supply Transport Manufacturing Transport Construction-installation process Use Maintenance Repair Replacement Refurbishment Operational energy use Operational water use De-construction demolition Transport Waste processing Disposal Reuse- Recovery- Recyclingpotential GaBi Databases 13 Life cycle modules required by EN 15804 product specific information PRODUCT STAGE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS STAGE USE STAGE END OF LIFE STAGE BENEFITS AND LOADS BEYOND THE SYSTEM BOUNDARYS A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 D aggregated cradle to gate 17
GaBi Databases 13 Datasets for EN 15804 - Example Original dataset that includes efforts for waste processing (C3) and recycling credits (D) Two new datasets for EN 15804 - Waste processing (C3) - Recycling credits (D) 18
GaBi Databases 13 PEF Requirements - Data Quality Indicators (DQIs) Data Quality Indicators (DQIs) introduced for all GaBi datasets (all datasets created by PE, in total approx. 7200 datasets, professional DB, extension DBs, data on demand) PE Methodology based on Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) requirements, further specifying the open framework set by the PEF guide [European Commission (EC): COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (2013/179/EU) ANNEX II PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT (PEF) GUIDE Official Journal of the European Union Volume 56, L 124, 4.5.2013.] PE 20
GaBi Databases 13 PEF Requirements DQIs review process Internal dependent review of the datasets. The formal PEF review process for external independent reviews is not yet in place. Each dataset reviewed by two PE experts: One industry sector specific LCA expert One database expert ensuring overall consistency Quality criteria are disclosed in the 2013 modelling principles. Based on representativeness of Technology Time Geography Precision Methodological appropriateness and consistency Overall quality 21
GaBi Databases 13 DQI results 22
GaBi Databases 13 PEF Requirements DQI results 100% 95% GaBi datasets are usable in ILCD/PEF related projects GaBi datasets achieved an overall GOOD data quality 4% GaBi datasets achieved an overall FAIR data quality 1% GaBi datasets achieved an overall POOR data quality 23
GaBi Databases 13 PEF Requirements EoL & land use in GaBi PEF test kit Give customers access to features to fulfil the special PEF requirements. Some features are expected to be changed during the course of the PEF pilot projects. Enable use of LCIA method for land use (Soil Organic Matter, SOM) to model the foreground system of a PEF project. Clarify the use of the method to deal with multifunctionality in recycling situations (EoL allocation formula) provided in Annex V of the PEF guide. 24
GaBi Databases 13 PEF Requirements EoL and land use method PEF test kit contains: GaBi plans in English & German for End-of-Life formula and land use method (soil organic matter) Official PEF guide by the European Commission Installation guide Download the PEF Test kit here You can watch the PEF test kit video here In case of technical problems please contact support@gabi-software.com 25
GaBi Databases 13 PEF requirements - ILCD recomm. for LCIA in GaBi implemented in GaBi 6.3 ( ) implemented in GaBi 6.3, but no spatial distribution implemented ( ) implemented in PEF test kit Climate Change Ozone Depletion Ecotoxicity for aquatic fresh water Human Toxicity cancer effects Human Toxicity non-cancer effects Particulate Matter/Respiratory Inorganics Ionising Radiation human health effects Photochemical Ozone Formation ( ) Acidification Eutrophication terrestrial ( ) ( ) ( ) Eutrophication aquatic fresh water Eutrophication aquatic - marine Resource Depletion water Resource Depletion mineral, fossil Land transformation 27
GaBi Databases 13 External review process with DEKRA PE introduces critical review process of its GaBi database with inspection and verification company DEKRA As LCA continues to be used more broadly in industry, companies require increased accuracy, transparency and credibility of their data sources in order to make the best informed decisions. Recognising this and in order to ensure consistency and quality of its market-leading GaBi database, PE INTERNATIONAL is finalizing the first round of an ongoing critical review process with DEKRA. The DEKRA critical review of the GaBi Database verifies: - Credible independent sources underpinning each dataset - Up to date engineering know-how used in composing the dataset - Accurate meta information documenting the dataset. The review initially covers basic technologies, such as e.g. power plants, refineries and water treatment units underlying many other aggregated datasets and continues with dependent datasets derived from these core models. In addition to the datasets themselves, the quality assurance processes are also subject to an audit. 28
Delivery and installation 29
Delivery and installation GaBi 6.3 Automatic upgrade will be delivered on Dec 12, 2013 Works the same way as other updates we release throughout the year GaBi 6.3 allows you to work with both database versions: Your current GaBi Databases 12 or previous versions; and The new GaBi Databases 13 30
Delivery and installation GaBi Databases 13 The upgrade will exchange PE standard database content automatically. Processes you have created yourself will not be touched. You can work with different database versions in parallel. Newly added datasets will be provided in a new database after upgrading (drag & drop) Data on demand with maintenance contract will receive the upgrade in December 2013! Before the upgrade, a back-up of each database is automatically created GaBi\DB\Backups 31
New product: GaBi Server 33
GaBi Server What is it? New GaBi module supporting LCA collaboration, for organisations with 2+ LCA practitioners Not part of maintenance Will launch Dec 12, 2013 Workflow management Collaborative LCA Central database management GaBi Server Quality assurance Accelerate LCA 34
GaBi Server Work stream Master Database on GaBi Server Quality assurance by administration Integrate changes in master database Download Upload Local Database copy Edited Database copy Edit, change, new 35
GaBi Server Improve quality Standard database everyone works with the same data model library removes duplication Modelling standards & workflows consistency improves collaboration across the team Integrate supplier data centrally, easily and quickly 36
GaBi Server Save time and reduce costs Accelerated modelling work in parallel /serial on the same LCA model Model library access to full range of existing LCA models avoids duplicate effort Centralized management of updates and upgrades reduces complexity always work on the most current version 37
GaBi Server Accountability Workflows & reviews validate integrity of your results consistent decisions improving quality of models Change log transparency of changes audit trail sharing lessons learned User rights management the right level of access to the right people 38
GaBi Server Reduce risk Object histories quickly find who changed what track back to previous model versions Automatic backups regular and policy driven peace of mind as data governed by wider professional IT management policies and procedures improve business continuity 39
Thank you Questions and answers? z! support@gabi-software.com 40