Overview
GreenDelta GmbH is an independent engineering, sustainability consulting and software development company established in 2004 by Dr Andreas Ciroth in Berlin, Germany. It operates across all areas of life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability, combining tools and expertise to help organisations improve environmental performance.
Mission and focus areas
GreenDelta’s core goal is to advance sustainability through robust life cycle assessment methodologies, data, software and consulting services. Its work spans sustainability research, LCA, life cycle costing, social LCA and circular economy assessments. The company develops internationally used tools such as the open source software openLCA to support sustainability modelling and decision-making across sectors.
Structure and governance
GreenDelta operates as a privately held GmbH (German limited liability company). Leadership includes founder Dr Andreas Ciroth and a multidisciplinary team of sustainability consultants, software developers and project researchers. The company collaborates with international partners in research projects and works with clients such as enterprises, research institutes, consultancies and NGOs.
Programs and offerings
GreenDelta produces research outputs, consultancy services, sustainability data development and software tools. Its flagship product, openLCA, is a comprehensive, free, open source software for life cycle and sustainability assessment. The organisation also develops related tools, datasets, collaborative servers and offers training, support and resources for practitioners. GreenDelta contributes to case studies and participates in funded sustainability projects, enhancing practical LCA application globally.
