Which tool performs a Lifecycle-Based-Design Assessment that is not specific to any one industry?

The correct answer is SolidWorks Sustainability because this tool is specifically designed to assess the environmental impact of products throughout their entire lifecycle, covering multiple industries rather than being confined to one specific field. SolidWorks Sustainability allows users to analyze their designs in terms of energy consumption, emissions, and other sustainability metrics, enabling a comprehensive lifecycle-based design assessment.

SolidWorks Sustainability is also integrated into the SolidWorks CAD platform, making it accessible to designers and engineers who are already using these tools, thus promoting a broader applicability across various sectors such as manufacturing, consumer products, and more.

In contrast, while the other tools mentioned may have sustainability components or features, they are often oriented towards specific industry applications or design environments, thereby limiting their scope for holistic lifecycle assessments across different sectors. For example, AutoCAD is primarily used for drafting in architecture and engineering, and Adobe Environmental Designer tends to focus more on graphic design and materials rather than engineering assessments. Microsoft EcoManager is geared more towards organizational sustainability management rather than individual product lifecycle assessments.