Adding Private Data

The Private data feature is available to all Expert license users. It requires you to create a company account, instructions for which can be found here.

The Private Data feature in One Click LCA lets Expert license users add custom data to their company account, keeping project-specific information organized and accessible. Here's how it works:

Requirements:

• Expert License: You'll need an active Expert license.
• Company Account: A company account is necessary for managing private data. (Instructions for creating a company account can be found here.
• Main User Role: To add private data, you must be designated as a "Main User" within your organization. Multiple users can have this role.

Benefits:

• Centralized Data: Store and manage your private data securely in your company account.
• Easy Access: All users associated with your company's license can access and use this private data in their projects.
• Collaboration: Easily share private data with colleagues and streamline your LCA workflows.

 

Adding Private Data:

1. Data Management: Go to your company account and navigate to the "Data Management" tab.
   
2. Edit Private Datasets: Click "Edit" to view existing private datasets or create new ones.
3. Add New Data: Click "Add new private data" and choose the relevant data type:
   • Building Materials: Select the appropriate option based on your LCA tool (CML, TRACI, INIES, etc.).
   • Other Data: Options are available for GHG reporting, energy data, transportation profiles, and EPD tools.
     
4. General Information: Provide details like name, reference unit, thickness (if applicable), density (if applicable), resource type, dataset type, and country.
   
5. Data Description: Include the data source and upstream database.
6. Environmental Data: Enter environmental data e.g. +A2, CML, TRACI, or both, ensuring it matches your chosen reference unit.
   
7. Additional Data (Optional): Add biogenic carbon content, resource use, waste categories, and other relevant indicators.
8. Enable for LCA: In "Data properties," enable the data for use in your LCA calculations. Note: This makes the data available in certification tools like BREEAM and LEED, and you are responsible for data compliance.
   
9. Other Indicators (Optional): You can include additional indicator data, but remember that not all tools may utilize this information.

Important Notes:

• You cannot add data points to regulated datasets like the Dutch NMD database.
• Transportation impacts cannot be added initially but can be edited later in the building materials query.
• One Click LCA recommends using the public database whenever possible to ensure compliance with standards and certifications.