Tools
This page includes tools for conducting a Sustainability Analysis and a description of other available software and datasets.
June 2023
This spreadsheet provides the midpoint and endpoint impacts and the external costs for each process contained in the DIO model.
December 2023
This slide deck provides an overview of the DIO including a description of the tool, explanation of the data fields, instructions on choosing and applying the factors, and common questions.
July 2023
This document describes some of the common software tools and databases that are available for use when conducting a life cycle assessment.
Using the Sustainability Analysis Toolkit:
The following toolkit pages provide the various resources for PIs conducting Sustainability Analyses:
Includes specific guidance documents on performing sustainability-related assessments for SERDP/ESTCP PIs and other subject-specific materials (e.g., greenhouse gas accounting, incorporating PFAS characterization). PIs will also find the link to the DoD Sustainability Analysis Guidance.
Includes previous short courses on performing a Sustainability Analysis, in addition to other resource videos.
Provides a report template and data collection template that shows PIs how to develop a life cycle inventory and determine life cycle impacts.
Includes useful tools for conducting a Sustainability Analysis (such as the Defense Input-Output database) and a description of other available software and datasets.
Provides examples of previous SERDP/ESTCP-funded Sustainability Analyses.
Contains website links to other federal programs and external resources related to sustainability, life cycle assessment, and life cycle costing.
Contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about Sustainability Analysis.
