GFLI - Public

  The GFLI database is a database of high-quality datasets for feed ingredients generated by the Global Feed Lifecycle Institute. The Global Feed LCA Institute is an independent feed industry initiative which develops and disseminates Feed Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) database and tools. The objective of the GFLI is to support meaningful environmental assessment of livestock products and to stimulate continuous improvement of the environmental performance in the feed industry. The database is developed in conjunction with the Agri-footprint database and according to the GFLI methodology. The database is generated in batches depending on the finalization of GFLI database projects. The database of September 2023 contains environmental impact information of 1830 feed ingredients. The list of deliverables is condensed by excluding the start materials, co-products, intermediate products and materials that are not relevant for feed application. GFLI is a high quality and leading life cycle inventory (LCI) database for the agriculture and feed sector. It covers environmental impact data of feed products from cradle-to-storage gate OR cradle-to-processing gate (see system boundaries on the right). In addition to the life cycle impact assessment data it also includes DQR ratings based on the PEFCR for feed. The aim of the database is to facilitate transparency and a more rapid transformation to sustainable feed supply chains. The GFLI 2.1 database consists of 1830 feed ingredients and wet products originating from 11 different sources:

  • GFLI Brazil: 12 Brazilian feed ingredients for which data is collected by EMBRAPA research institute. Using more detailed modelling (shown separately)
  • GFLI Canada: 42 Canadian cultivation datasets on Province/region level, based on data collected in the GFLI Canada project
  • EAPA: 2 feed ingredients from animal processing based on region of Europe (RER) average. These products overwrite the default datasets from Agri-footprint
  • EFPRA: 12 feed ingredients from animal processing based on region of Europe (RER) average. These products overwrite the default datasets from Agri-footprint
  • VIDO: 4 former foodstuffs datasets representing national averages for the Netherlands
  • UKFFPRA: 4 former foodstuffs datasets representing national averages for the United Kingdom
  • Agri-footprint 6.3: 1165 feed ingredients from Agri-footprint 6.3
  • GFLI Group totals: 9 region of Europe (RER) averaged datasets based on data from the PEFCR feed screening study
  • Agri-footprint additional: 199 ingredients that are not part of the official Agri-footprint database but modelled according to the same principle
  • USDA: 115 American cultivation datasets on state level, based on data from USDA (data is considered to be old/outdated therefore marked orange)
  • Nevedi / AFP additional: 262 feed ingredients that are not part of the official Agri-footprint database but modelled according to the same principles
  • BFAN: 4 former foodstuffs datasets representing national averages for Germany
The following allocation options are available:
  • Economic allocation
  • Gross energy allocation
  • Mass allocation
For each allocation method two types of databases available:   LCIA impact assessment data (excel format) LCIA results (Excel format): environmental impact results of all 962 deliverables for all three allocations according to the ReCiPe Midpoint Hierarchy method. This method includes the following impact indicators: Global warming (Including LUC); Global warming (excluding LUC); Stratospheric ozone depletion; Ionizing radiation; Ozone formation, Human health; Fine particulate matter formation; Terrestrial acidification; Freshwater eutrophication; Terrestrial ecotoxicity; Freshwater ecotoxicity; Marine ecotoxicity; Human carcinogenic toxicity; Human non-carcinogenic toxicity; Land use; Mineral resource scarcity; Fossil resource scarcity; Water consumption. By downloading the LCA impact data you agree to the End User License Agreement (downloadable below). Life cycle inventory (system processes) data (CSV format) The system processes is the aggregated inventory of inputs and outputs of each dataset, and allows for flows to be manipulated to perform contribution or sensitivity analysis. Due to the aggregation, only the resources (input), output (ingredient and emissions related to its production) are shown. Available in Simapro .csv format. LCA software is required for optimal functionality.   Unit process level data Unit process level is the disaggregated inventory of inputs and outputs to the level used for modelling: all details of how each dataset has been established and its linked processes are included. It allows for flows to be manipulated to perform contribution or sensitivity analysis. Please note that not all ingredients will be present in this form of data due to the possible sensibilities related to company-specific or industry data.   Questions Please read the End User License Agreement for intended use of the database. The LCIA is purchasable by contacting the following e-mails:  tools@blonksustainability.nl. Members of GFLI receive discounted prices, please explicitly state if you are a member of GFLI when you reach out. For questions, or the purchase of system processes or unit process level data, please reach out to info@globalfeedlca.org