Organized and Delivered by: International Institute for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) Group
Finesse Consults Ltd
Accredited by: International Institute for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) Group
Course Content:
- Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- LCA Methodology and Framework
- Scope Definition and Goal Setting
- Baseline Assessments and Inventory Development
- Impact Assessment and Interpretation
- LCA Tools and Software
- Building a Rationale for Sustainability Decisions
- Sector-Specific LCA Models and Applications
- Real-Life Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Future Trends and Innovations in LCA
- Project Work Presentation
Learning Outcome: Upon completing the Certified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioner course you will:
- Master LCA Fundamentals: Gain a thorough understanding of LCA principles including its methodology and the relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 14040, ISO 14044).
- Define Scope and Goals: Effectively define the scope and goals of LCA studies including setting functional units and system boundaries for various applications.
- Learn how LCA contributes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and compliance.
- Develop skills for LCA studies including life cycle costing (LCC) considerations.
- Master the process of interpreting and communicating LCA results for informed decision-making.
- Conduct Baseline Assessments: Develop skills in collecting and organizing data for Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) analysis and address data quality issues.
- Perform Impact Assessments: Apply Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methods to evaluate and interpret environmental impacts, including sensitivity and uncertainty analysis.
- Utilize LCA Tools: Proficiently use LCA software tools (e.g. SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA) for data analysis, inventory development, and result interpretation.
- Build a Sustainability Rationale: Effectively communicate LCA results and integrate findings into decision-making processes to drive sustainability improvements.
- Explore the potential of automation tools to streamline LCA data collection and reporting.
- Gain insights into planning LCA across various industries and product categories.
- Discover how digital twins, AI, and machine learning are transforming the future of LCA.
- Develop critical skills for selecting and implementing LCA projects within your organization.
- Enhance your expertise in data collection and analysis for robust LCA studies.
- Become equipped to contribute to a more sustainable future through effective LCA practices as a practitioner and gain mastery of the subject in a power-packed 20-hour program.
Targeted Audience:
- Sustainability professionals
- Consultants
- ESG experts
- CSR professionals
- NGO
- Researchers and academicians
Cohort Schedule and Delivery:
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Mode of Delivery: Weekend virtual Instructor-led (on Zoom), 2 Hours per day for 2 Weeks
- Inquire about our next intake: inquiries@finesseconsults.co
Facilitators:
- Dr. Mainak Mukherjee
Researcher and Consulting Scientist
at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability
LinkedIn Profile - Kishore Mahamunkar
Consultant and Faculty at IICSR Group
Deliverables:
- Training Award Certificate
