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?
Warning: this article was written in 2020, and the figures given may no longer reflect today’s reality.
News and press releases
Le CIRAIG vous adresse ses meilleurs vœux
Alors que nous entamons cette nouvelle année, nous tenons à exprimer notre gratitude envers nos partenaires et collaborateurs pour une année 2024 exceptionnelle. De nombreux
IMPACT World+ v2.1 is now available
CIRAIG is thrilled to announce the release of IMPACT World+ v2.1, marking one of the most significant update to the method in many years. This new version features the addition of new impact categories and significant enhancements to existing indicators.