Why Attend This Training Course?

A Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) marketing training course provides foundational knowledge of LCA methodologies, emphasizing the evaluation of a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle. This training aligns with international standards, equipping participants with skills to assess and communicate sustainability effectively.

What Is The Training Course Methodology?

This training course methodology depends on enabling participants to interact and exchange experiences, explore their competencies and achieve their career aspirations, using forward-thinking training arts, such as theoretical lectures and/or open discussion to exchange opinions and experiences, scenarios, innovative thinking brainstorming. Participants will receive an agenda including training material as a reference, in addition to some extra notes and booklets. 

Who Should Attend This Training Course?

This training course is designed for Professionals in sustainability positions across diverse sectors seek to enhance their understanding of Life Cycle Assessment to strengthen their sustainability strategies and practices.

What Are The Training Course Objectives?

• Define the scope of a product lifecycle.

• Establish parameters governing product stages from conception to disposal.

• Consider environmental, economic, and social impacts throughout.

• Identify life cycle stages to include in your inventory.

• Differentiate between cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave inventory.

• Analyzes environmental impact from raw material extraction to product manufacturing.

• Evaluates complete life cycle from raw material extraction to product disposal or recycling.

• Collect data, assess data quality, and credibly report performance to stakeholders.

• Gather quantitative and qualitative data across all life cycle stages.

• Implement data validation techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Develop transparent reporting mechanisms for stakeholder engagement and accountability.

What Is The Training Course Curriculum?

Understanding Life Cycle Assessment

• Definition of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Overview of the significance of LCA in environmental management

Importance of Life Cycle Assessment

• Role of LCA in achieving sustainability goals

• Impact on policy-making and corporate responsibility

• Conceptual Framework

• Overview of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT)

• Introduction to Life Cycle Management (LCM)

Application of LCA in Decision-Making

• A. Case Studies illustrating the use of LCA

• B. Analysis of outcomes and implications for future practices

• ISO 14040 LCA framework

  • Description of ISO 14040 standards

  • Importance of adhering to international guidelines

Phases of Conducting an LCA

• Goal & Scope Definition

• Importance of Functional Unit

• System Boundaries and Allocation Methods

• LCA Components

• Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)

• Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

• Interpretation of results

In-Depth Analysis of LCA Methodology

• Critical evaluation of LCA processes

• Understanding potential impacts and limitations

LCA Related Topics

• Product Stewardship and its relation to LCA

• Examination of single-issue approaches (e.g., carbon footprint)

• Environmental payback calculation methodology

• Overview of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

• Exploration of eco-labeling and its types in the context of LCA

Conducting LCA of a Product

• Introduction to LCA software

• Advantages and disadvantages of various LCA tools

• Step-by-step guide for conducting an actual LCA of a product

• Summary of the importance of LCA in sustainability

• Future directions and emerging trends in LCA research and application