Shaping and implementing metrics for sustainability
The International Reference Center for Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Transition (CIRAIG) is a research group and center of expertise on the development and implementation of life cycle and sustainability metrics. Through its cutting-edge research, expert services, and training program, the CIRAIG develops the knowledge and tools necessary for a transition to a sustainable society.
The CIRAIG’s main research unit is the International Research Consortium on Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Transition, which brings together the expertise of two universities in Montreal, Canada: Polytechnique Montreal and UQÀM, as well as HES-SO and EPFL in Switzerland.
Research in sustainability
life cycle oriented
- Life Cycle and Sustainability Measures
- Trajectories for a sustainable transition
- Supporting decision makers
- Sustainable consumption
Expert services
to support your sustainability initiatives
Our team of analysts are available to offer specialized services in
- Life cycle assessment studies (environmental or social)
- Carbon footprint, water footprint
- Studies related to the circular economy
- Support for your sustainable development strategy
- Development of custom tools and software
- Training
Education
online and in-person
- PhD and Masters students
- Post-doc opportunities
- Professional Training
Read our blog
Is it more environmentally friendly to buy fresh lemons or a bottle of lemon juice?
Every year, Canada imports over 100,000 tonnes of lemons. That’s about fifteen lemons per person per year. These lemons come mainly from the United States,
What is the environmental impact of teleworking?
State of telework A huge increase in the number of teleworkers has been seen with the arrival of the pandemic and containment. But what about
News and press releases
Happy New Year 2024!
The CIRAIG extends its warmest wishes for the year 2024! The past year has been marked by significant events, notably the launch of the International Research
Introducing IMPACT World+ v2.0 and v2.0.1
CIRAIG is pleased to announce not one, but two significant updates to our life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) method IMPACT World+:version 2.0 and the latest release, version 2.0.1!