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.

The CIRAIG sends you its best wishes
As we enter a new year, we would like to express our gratitude to our partners and collaborators for an exceptional 2024. Numerous research projects,

Methodology for quantifying GHG emissions for healthcare and social services institutions in Quebec
In collaboration with 2030 Plan for a Green Economy

Real or synthetic leather: which material is more eco-friendly?
A symbol of luxury and durability, leather still plays an important role in our daily lives: shoes, jackets, bags, gloves, and even car seats. Although