Updated data and characterization factors of the criticality assessment for the integrated method to assess resource efficiency (ESSENZ and ESSENZ+)

Objectives This data note contains updated characterization factors including the corresponding datasets for the integrated method to assess resource efficiency (abbreviated as ESSENZ) as well as its successor (ESSENZ+) utilized in assessing the criticality of 48 abiotic resources. The updated characterization factors enable life cycle-based case studies of product systems to determine criticality aspects as well as aspects related to compliance with social and environmental impacts. Underlying data is provided as it is needed for efficiently interpreting the results. Data description Data was collected from publicly available source, including i.e. the United States Geological Survey for abiotic resource production and reserves, the Fraser Institute for the Policy Perception Index, the World Economic Forum for the Enabling Trade Index, the World Bank for the Worldwide Governance Indicators and the German Mineral Resources Agency for price fluctuations. The compiled data has been reorganized and recalculated in accordance with the principles outlined in the published ESSENZ and ESSENZ + method, serving as a foundation for the calculation of the characterization factors for assessing criticality and compliance with social and environmental impacts.