Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Sustainability Management
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Sustainability Management, Life Cycle Assessment – Understanding Principles and Requirements.
Course Description
Welcome to our amazing course on Sustainability Management with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In a world where protecting the environment is of utmost importance, both businesses and people are looking for ways to lessen their ecological footprint.
In this context, this course is designed to give you the knowledge and abilities to comprehend, apply, and excel in sustainable practices using the powerful tool of Life Cycle Assessment.
Life Cycle Assessment is a systematic methodology used to compile and evaluate the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle [ISO 14040].
In this course you will learn the fundamentals of how to conduct LCA analyses for products, processes, and services. Recognize the best methods for data collection and analysis, evaluating environmental impacts, and spotting improvement opportunities. Discover how to integrate sustainability and LCA into business strategies. Investigate supply chain optimization, effective environmental communication, and the development of sustainable products.
After attending this course, you will understand the structure and requirements to carry out a LCA study and you will be able to explain the main concepts, features and benefits for a organization and/or society.
Key topics covered in this course are:
- Life Cycle Assessment fundamentals and its mains steps
- Life Cycle Inventory
- Life Cycle Impact Assessment
- Interpretation, critical review and reporting LCA resutls
