Life cycle assessment data directly in your building materials marketplace.
We integrate scientifically validated environmental metrics into your platform. Your users can see the climate and resource savings directly in their shopping cart.
What integration achieves
All four aspects are included in the full development package—no add-on modules, no hidden costs.
Life cycle assessment parameters specific to each material for each component
Each component is assigned the appropriate life cycle assessment parameters. Users select the material from the SURAP database—the GWP and resource use appear automatically in the entry.
- GWP (kg CO₂ equivalent, A1–A3)
- RMI Raw Material Input (kg of primary raw materials, A1–A3)
- Generic SURAP dataset (created for ÖKOBAUDAT)
CO₂ & Raw Material Savings Through ReUse
The system calculates the emissions and resources saved through reuse—compared to manufacturing new products. Transparent, traceable, and easy to communicate.
- Absolute reduction in kg of CO₂ (total & per unit)
- RMI savings in kg of raw materials (total & per unit)
- Clear and easy to understand
Shipping estimate included
Transport emissions (Phase A4) are factored in based on vehicle type and distance. The overall assessment remains complete and compliant with standards.
- Delivery vans · Trucks · Truck-trailer combinations · Passenger cars, etc.
- Distance-based calculation (Phase A4)
- Emissions factors and raw material consumption from ÖKOBAUDAT
Communication & Certification
The results are based on data compliant with EN 15804 and are suitable for environmental reporting and CO₂ certificates in accordance with ISO 14064/14067.
- Compliant with EN 15804 and ISO 14064/14067
- Proof of CO₂ Avoidance
- Eligible for funding and certification
What we measure
We evaluate two key indicators from life cycle assessment (LCA): GWP as a climate indicator and RMI as a raw material indicator.
GWP — Global Warming Potential
Indicator: kg CO₂ equivalent · Phases A1–A3, A4
The GWP (total) measures greenhouse gas emissions from fossil and biogenic sources and land use during production and transport—in kilograms of CO₂ equivalents.
RMI — Commodity Index
Indicator: kg of primary raw materials · Phases A1–A3, A4
The RMI tracks the total amount of raw materials extracted from nature to manufacture a product—including all process and upstream materials.
Grey emissions vs. operational emissions — when is reuse worthwhile?
Not part of the integration · Further analysis
Reused windows often have higher U-values than new ones. The additional annual heating energy consumption may eventually outweigh the emissions saved during manufacturing—depending on the heating system.
In the case of sustainable energy systems such as heat pumps, using old windows can be advantageous. However, for energy systems with high greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., gas or oil heating systems), the higher operating energy consumption may outweigh the benefits.
Where does the data come from?
All life cycle assessment data is based on recognized, publicly available sources and has been prepared in accordance with EN 15804 or is compatible with it.
ECOBAUDAT
ÖKOBAUDAT is the official German platform for life cycle assessment data on construction products, published by the BMWSB. It contains verified EPDs and generic datasets in accordance with EN 15804.
All GWP values and transport factors in the SURAP database have been cross-checked with ÖKOBAUDAT or derived directly from it.
BBSR Research Project
As part of a research program for the BBSR, we have developed and published characteristic values for the RMI.
The SURAP database incorporates these research findings.
Transport emissions and use of raw materials
The emission factors and raw material consumption for Phase A4 are broken down by vehicle type—e.g., delivery vans, trucks, and tractor-trailers.
Depending on the vehicle type and distance, the system automatically calculates the transport emissions and reports them separately as Phase A4.
Generic Material Database
The SURAP Component Exchange database currently contains generic materials in 7 categories—prepared for reuse scenarios.
Our customers
SURAP collaborates with research institutes, local building material exchanges, and companies in the circular economy.
As part of research projects on the circular economy in the construction sector, SURAP has provided data solutions and LCA methods—including the methodology for calculating RMI in reuse scenarios.
SURAP has integrated the life cycle assessment API directly into BauMaB's WooCommerce platform—featuring parameter display, component assignment, and transportation assessment in the shopping cart.
SURAP provides life cycle assessment data for material evaluation and helps communicate the environmental impact to clients and certification bodies.
From Inquiry to Go-Live
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