The Global LCA Data Access network (GLAD) is the largest directory of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) datasets, from independent LCA database providers, from around the world.

The growing interest in science-based decision making has increased the need for the availability and accessibility of LCA data. Life cycle assessments  guide governments in the development of science-based policies, towards circularity and sustainable consumption and production. On the other  hand, businesses and industries can base their innovation and strategic sustainability decisions on more robust information. GLAD aims to achieve wide usage of LCA through better accessibility and interoperability of LCA data.

The Life Cycle Initiative hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the custodian of GLAD. Strategic decisions are taken by the Steering Committee of the Life Cycle Initiative, which is technically advised by the Technical Management Group of GLAD.