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

inspired by life cycle thinking

Expert services

to support your sustainability initiatives

Education

professional training &
university courses

Life cycle assessment

our expertise

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

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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

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