AWI hosts a set of Environmental Footprint (EF) compliant datasets for use in PEF/OEF studies, aligning with the latest EF3.1 reference package. These datasets provide life cycle inventory (LCI) data specific to the production of greasy wool (i.e. impacts to farm gate) and the wool processing stages.

Available Datasets

Available Datasets are listed on the Processes page, and include:

• Greasy Wool (2020)
• Full supply chain woollen processing (2017)
• Full supply chain worsted processing (2017)
• 12 individual wool processing stages:
  • Blending and scouring
  • Carbonising
  • Carding
  • Combing
  • Top-making
  • Spinning & winding
  • Shrink resist treatment
  • Dyeing
  • Finishing
  • Weaving
  • Garment Knitting
  • Making up

These datasets provide robust, industry-specific LCA data to support sustainability assessments across the wool supply chain.

Data Access & Licensing

• Access to the datasets is open to all, subject to entering into a Data Sharing Agreement with Australian Wool Innovation Ltd (AWI).
• Complete the Data Sharing Agreement (available here) and forward to Legal@wool.com.
• Users are encouraged to reference AWI when using the data in publications or reports.

Intended Users

• These datasets are primarily intended for industry stakeholders, researchers, and sustainability analysts.
• They can be used in PEF/OEF studies, supply chain sustainability assessments, and other environmental footprinting applications.

How to Use This Site

1. Complete the Data Sharing Agreement
   Before accessing datasets, review and complete the Data Sharing Agreement outlined in the Data Access & Licensing section.
2. Log in to Your Account https://lca.wool.com/
   Once your access is set up, log in to browse the available datasets.
3. Explore Dataset Components
   Most users will find what they need by simply exploring the datasets. Navigate through different components that make up the datasets:
   • Processes – Describe specific industrial or environmental activities.
   • LCIA Methods – Assess environmental impacts using scientific models.
   • Elementary Flows – Represent direct exchanges with the environment (e.g., emissions, raw materials).
   • Product Flows – Track materials and products moving between processes.
   • Flow Properties – Define measurable attributes like mass, energy, or volume.
   • Unit Groups – Provide standardized measurement units for consistency.
   • Sources – List data origins and references for transparency.
   • Contacts – Access key points of communication for dataset-related queries.
   • Life Cycle Models – Represent interconnected processes to model entire product life cycles.
4. Optional: Use the Search Feature
   If you need to find datasets based on specific criteria, use the Search Processes tool.
   • You can search by compliance system, classification, geographical coverage, year, type of dataset, and classification.
   • This step is optional, and typically you can find most of the datasets by browsing them in Step 3. Only use the search if you need to locate datasets using specific keywords or filters.