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Emanuel Glans
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Introductory course in Life Cycle Assessment, LCA
Do you want to learn more about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and how you can use LCA to calculate, evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of your products or services? Then this introductory course is for you.
LCA is a widely used method for identifying where in the value chain the largest sources of emissions occur, the hotspots. Once an LCA has been carried out, it can be used to support decisions on improvement measures and to communicate results both internally and externally.
Aim
RISE offers this introductory course in LCA to help companies and organizations understand the methodology behind LCA in accordance with the ISO standards 14040/-44. Participants will learn how to interpret results and understand the opportunities and limitations associated with LCA.
This is a proven digital training concept conducted over two half-days, with the aim of providing participants a basic understanding of LCA as a tool. The course covers the fundamentals of conducting a life cycle assessment, including methodology choices, interpretation and communication of results. It also provides insights into the application of LCA in the world of research, public sector and business. The course combines lectures, discussions, and exercises to optimize the learning experience.
Time and place
The course runs over two half days and is held online.
Content
The course does not require any prior knowledge of LCA and includes the following parts:
- Introduction to the life cycle perspective and life cycle assessment
- The four phases according to ISO 14040/-44
- Goal and scope
- Inventory analysis
- Impact assessment
- Interpretation of results
- Application and communication of LCAs
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
- Current topics in the field
Target audience
The course is open to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of LCA as a tool.
Company-specific or in-depth course
If the current course dates don't suit you or your company, please contact the course coordinator below to book a company-specific course.
We also offer customised courses, in-depth courses and coaching within the LCA field, for example related to industry-specific areas, EPD, PEF, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, social LCA, or in the form of a practical workshop to help your company get started and take the next step with the LCA work at your company.
More information about our advanced courses: In-depth training in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) | RISE
