LCA and product footprint

From cradle to grave: how to assess a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle. An essential module for anyone designing, marketing, or purchasing products.

Module contents:

• What is LCA: objectives, phases, applications
• ISO 14040/14044: reference standards
• Product Carbon Footprint: GHG Protocol Product Standard, PAS 2050
• PEF and PEFCR: European methodology and category rules
• Ecodesign: using LCA to improve products
• Communication: EPD, environmental labels, green claims

Who should attend:

Ideal for product development, sustainable marketing, or responding to B2B customer requests about product environmental impact.

Format:

Lecture with case studies. Introduction to LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, OpenLCA).