option the user could still open the current dialog for selecting the import format. openLCA should propose the Restore function as an option here. menu where the user just selects a file and then openLCA open the specific import dialog for the spefic format:Ĭurrently, users quite often import a database as a *.zolca file from openLCA Nexus into an existing (empty) database instead of just using the Restore option. Instead that the user has to select the import format, we could have a simple Import > File.
The databases enable practitioners to assess social risks associated with 4 stakeholder groups – workers, local community, society and value chain actors – and across a wide number of social issues.The import options in openLCA are a bit confusing:įor most options the user selects a file and then has additional options related to the format of the file.
We looked at a broader number of stakeholder groups than the ones presented in the Handbook 2018 in order to fully explore the features and capabilities of both databases.
Since then, SHDB 2018 has been released (May 2019).
The intent was to develop an illustrative example that could be used to transfer the lessons learned to widerĪudience within ArcelorMittal, thus raising awareness within the company and initiating discussions.įor the study, SHDB 2016 and PSILCA version 2 were used in OpenLCA software. openLCA is an open source and free software for Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment, with the following features: Fast and reliable calculation of your Sustainability Assessment and/or Life Cycle Assessment Very detailed insights into calculation and analysis results identify main. The main goal of the case study was to gain experience and develop working knowledge of the two databases. During the phase 6 of the Roundtable, ArcelorMittal performed a case study intended to evaluate the two social life cycle assessment databases currently available on the market: Social Hotspot Database (SHDB) and Product Social Impact Life Cycle Assessment (PSIA) database. As part of the sustainability journey, ArcelorMittal has explored social value of steel and is developing experience in the field of social life cycle assessments. Over the years ArcelorMittal has developed expertise and knowledge on environmental life cycle assessments. 24 Figure 21: Exporting as EcoSpold1 and EcoSpold2, step Exporting data in Excel format OpenLCA can export processes, quick results, analysis results. ArcelorMittal performed a case study intended to evaluate the two social lifecycle assessment databases currently available on the market: Social Hotspot Database (SHDB) and Product Social Impact Life Cycle Assessment (PSIA) database.