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Title : Simapro 7
Report version: V1
Date: October 2013
Language: English
Availability: PDF file
Parts of the manual may be reproduced in other work only after permission
and if a clear reference is made that PRé is the author.
Support:
Phone: +31 33 4504010
Fax: +31 33 4555024
E-mail: support@pre-sustainability.com
Website: www.pre-sustainability.com
Contents
1. ABOUT SIMAPRO .......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 SIMAPRO LICENSES AND FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 3
1.1.1 Business licenses .........................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Educational licenses ....................................................................................................5
1.2 DATABASES ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Transparent data .........................................................................................................6
1.2.2 SimaPro Data Libraries ................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Life Cycle Impact Assessment Methods .......................................................................7
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 7
2. ORDERING SIMAPRO ...................................................................................................... 9
2.1 SERVICE CONTRACT .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 PRICELIST ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Licenses ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Service Contract ........................................................................................................ 11
3. MORE INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 12
3.1 SIMAPRO WORLD WIDE ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 12
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All About SimaPro 7
1. About SimaPro
The world’s leading LCA software chosen by industry, research institutes, and consultants in more than 80 countries.
CEO and Management: how can we embed sustainability in our business strategy?
Sustainability Manager: how can we best support other departments in making sustainable decisions?
Marketing and communications manager: how can we differentiate our products communicate with full
transparency?
Chief of Operations: how can resources be used more efficiently and which changes result in the biggest
environmental improvement?
Product developer: which aspects of our products and product portfolio should we focus on to make our products
more sustainable?
Supply chain partners: which steps in the supply chain cause the biggest impact and how can we improve these?
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1.1.1 Business licenses
SimaPro comes in 3 Business versions:
SimaPro Compact: this version is easy to use and provides quick results. The wizards assist you in managing
complex tasks while all the results remain completely transparent.
SimaPro Analyst: this version allows you to model detailed life cycle assessment studies and is designed for the LCA
expert, with advanced analytical features such as parameters and monte carlo analysis.
SimaPro Developer: this version is designed to create dedicated life cycle assessment tools with extended features
such as direct Excel/ASP linking, wizard writing options and COM interface.
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Free educational SimaPro license for non OECD countries
PRé offers a free SimaPro Faculty license for universities in non OECD countries. In cooperation with the ecoinvent
centre we can include the ecoinvent database at no extra costs. After 6 months, the software expires and will run as a
demo version. It can be simply be renewed for another 6 months, again at no costs! Order this license through a
SimaPro partner in your country. If there is no local partner, please use the order form.
1.2 Databases
SimaPro comes with life cycle inventory databases with a broad international scope, including the comprehensive Swiss
based ecoinvent database, and a variety of different life cycle impact assessment methods. All databases are
completely harmonised regarding structure, nomenclature and fit well in SimaPro with all impact assessment methods.
An LCA is only as valid as the data it uses. To effectively build and analyze LCA models, transparent, high quality and
widely accepted inventory data is required for the most commonly used materials and processes.
US LCI
423 processes covering the most important inventory data for energy, transport and material production (agriculture,
chemicals, plastics, metals, wood) processes in North America. Developed by NREL, USA Download manual.
US Input Output
The US IO library consists of two databases of which one uses economic allocation and the other economic allocation
with system expansion. The library is based on a commodity matrix from 2002, supplemented with data for capital
goods. The IO commodity matrix is linked to a large environmental intervention matrix compiled using several data
sources. Developed by IERS, LCC, USA, Download manual.
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LCA Food
Provides environmental data on 500 food products and processes at different stages of their product chains in
Denmark. Most of the LCI data is consequential. Source: LCA Food, Developed by 2.-0 LCA Consultants, Denmark
Midpoint methods:
ReCiPe
USEtox
IPCC 2007
CML IA
Traci 2
BEES
EDIP 2003
Ecological scarcity 2006
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Ecological footprint
Various water footprint methods.
Endpoint methods:
ReCiPe
Eco-indicator 99
Impact 2002+
EPS 2000.
SimaPro 8 is a 32 bits Windows application which also runs on 64 bits Windows. We highly recommend to have the
latest service pack installed. Earlier operating systems are not supported. SimaPro 8 runs on:
Windows XP (service pack 3)
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 2003 Server
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
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Single and multi user client
Internal memory: 4 GB (32 bits), 8 GB (64 bit).
Screen resolution: minimum resolution is 1280 x 1024. We recommend a higher resolution and a wide screen
monitor.
Processor: a multi core processor in combination with a 64 bit operating system is recommended.
Hard disk: 10 GB free (local) hard disk space for temporary files. Only in case of single user: an additional 2 GB free
disk space for database(s).
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2. Ordering SimaPro
If you have any questions regarding SimaPro, please contact us:
The Netherlands
Email: sales@pre-sustainability.com
Telephone: +31 33 450 40 10
United States
Email: PReNA@pre-sustainability.com
Telephone: +1 202-507-6332
You can order your SimaPro license and service contract through your local partner. If there is no local partner in your
country, please use the order form.
Renewals
To renew your SimaPro service contract, please contact your local SimaPro partner. If there is no SimaPro partner in
your country, use our order form.
SimaPro users will receive an email notification 2 months before their contract expires prompting renewal.
Cancellations
If you would like to cancel your service contract, please use the cancellation form.
2.2 Pricelist
With a wide range of versions and license types, you can surely find a SimaPro that suits your needs and budget.
Prices below are valid until May 31, 2014.
All prices are given in Euros and US Dollars, excluding VAT and possible import duties/taxes.
Delivery by registered mail is included, courier service is optional.
Prices include the ecoinvent 3 database license and the first year service contract.
Report Maker is only available for indefinite licenses (excluding the Classroom version) with a valid SimaPro Service
Contract.
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2.2.1 Licenses
Business Licenses
The business license is available in three different versions. Read more about the different licenses and features in
chapter 1.
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Business Licenses
Please note that the service contract prices below only hold when you buy a new license. A free one year service
contract is included with all new indefinite licenses. Temporary licenses always include a service contract for the chosen
license period.
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In Euros 1 year Additional year Additional two years
Single user free € 1,710 € 3,240
Multi user (2 users) free € 2,565 € 4,860
Multi user, each extra user free € 855 € 1,620
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In US Dollars 1 year Additional year Additional two years
Single user free $ 2,223 $ 4,212
Multi user (2 users) free $ 3,335 $ 6,318
Multi user, each extra user free $ 1,112 $ 2,106
Educational Licenses
A free one year service contract is included with all new indefinite licenses. Temporary licenses always include service
for the chosen license period. Please note that the service contract prices below only hold when you buy a new license.
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In Euros 1 year Additional year Additional two years
Classroom, multi user free € 1,330 € 2,520
PhD, single user free € 665 € 1,260
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In US Dollars 1 year Additional year Additional two years
Classroom, multi user free $ 1,729 $ 3,276
PhD, single user free $ 865 $ 1,638
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3. More Information
3.1 SimaPro World Wide
SimaPro is used in more than 80 countries serviced by our global partner network. PRé cooperates closely with its
global partners. With a wide range of expertise available, we can offer you unparalleled services and facilitate large
international or multi-client projects.
Our partners also act as your local SimaPro sales and support representatives, and provide regular training
courses. Find your local sales and support partner.
3.2 Documentation
We recommend you to read the following manuals to get started with SimaPro:
Introduction to LCA
SimaPro Tutorial
On the website you can find more information on working with SimaPro and LCA.
Tip: watch our SimaPro Tips & Tricks videos
3.3 Support
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our support team via e-mail support@pre-sustainability.com
or call us +31 33 450 40 10
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