Ecochain is LCA automation software for manufacturers to create EPDs, PCFs and product footprints. Custom plans, 7-day free trial. Full review.
Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated October 26, 2026
Ecochain is life cycle assessment (LCA) automation software for manufacturers. It helps teams measure the environmental impact of their products and publish the results as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and LCA background reports. The company was founded in 2011 and states that its purpose is to make LCA accessible to non-expert business users.
Ecochain reports more than 450 manufacturers as customers, over 2 million LCAs conducted and customers in 25+ countries. The software is described as compliant with ISO 14040, 14044, 14067 and EN 15804+A2, and the company is B-Corp certified. Its core idea is to replace one-off consultant studies with a reusable LCA foundation that grows from a few products to a full catalog.
Ecochain organizes work in four steps: collect, measure, share and improve. Teams import bills of materials via CSV, XLSX or API and add product specifications, supplier information and facility details. The software then builds digital twins of products and production facilities and runs cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-grave LCAs using primary and secondary data.
Results feed into reports. Ecochain generates EPDs, PCFs and LCA background reports in multiple formats, and EPDs can be published through program operators such as NMD, MRPI, EPD Global, EPD International and IBU. A final step uses what-if scenarios to test changes before they are made, so the footprint model is reused instead of rebuilt.
On the data side, Ecochain offers guided setup, 20+ pre-built templates and models, and access to ecoinvent, PEF, World Steel and other datasets. Workspaces include version control so teams can see what changed and why. Calculations can run at product, portfolio or factory level, with built-in impact methods including EN 15804+A2, EF 3.1 and ReCiPe.
For analysis, hotspot analysis shows where impact is highest, scenario modeling tests material, production and supply chain changes, and a comparison feature contrasts products, years and facilities. Supplier data can be linked into footprints. The company says outputs are ready for CPR, CBAM, CSRD and DPP requirements, and experts are available throughout.
Ecochain is LCA automation software that helps manufacturers measure, manage and communicate the environmental impact of their products. It generates EPDs, PCFs and LCA background reports at product or portfolio level. The company was founded in 2011.
Ecochain offers Professional, Business and Enterprise plans, all listed as Custom pricing. The pricing page title mentions plans starting from €290/month. Business and Enterprise require a quote, and the company says EPDs can cost as low as €50 each at scale.
Yes, Ecochain offers a 7-day free trial with the same features as the paid subscription. It is limited to a maximum of 10 datasets from the ecoinvent database. It includes two 30-minute calls with an expert and access to tutorial videos.
Ecochain is aimed at industrial manufacturers that need EPDs, PCFs or LCA reports for tenders, regulations and customer requests. It suits sustainability, product and R&D teams without deep LCA expertise. Customers named on the site include manufacturers in asphalt, footwear, lighting and reinforcements.
No. Ecochain says its software is built for non-experts and offers guided data setup and templates. Its LCA and EPD specialists help set up the data foundation, train teams and answer questions, with support in Dutch, English and German.
Ecochain says EPDs can be published via program operators including NMD, MRPI, EPD Global, EPD International and IBU. The company states it has helped publish thousands of EPDs through these operators.
The software is described as compliant with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 14067 and EN 15804+A2. Outputs are described as ready for CPR, CBAM, CSRD and DPP requirements, and built-in methods include EN 15804+A2, EF 3.1 and ReCiPe.
The Professional plan covers a single user and fewer than 20 products, which suits small product groups. The sources position Ecochain mainly at manufacturers, and Professional is also aimed at consultants. Pricing for every plan is by quote, so small teams should confirm costs first.