Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Business
This course explores how companies can apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to improve sustainability and business performance. Understanding LCA helps organizations identify environmental and social impacts across product lifecycles. It supports better decision-making, cost savings, and regulatory compliance. For governments, LCA guides effective policy development and sustainable resource management. Applying these practices strengthens brand reputation and stakeholder trust. Ultimately, LCA drives innovation and long-term resilience for both companies and public sectors.
Audience/ Who should attend
- Sustainability officers and executives driving corporate environmental strategies
- Supply chain teams focused on green sourcing and procurement
- Companies aiming for ISO standards and sustainability certifications
- Government bodies developing climate policies and regulations
- NGOs and consultants guiding life cycle and impact assessments
- Public sector staff managing climate action and resource efficiency
- Entrepreneurs embedding sustainability in products, services, and innovation
- CSR and ESG professionals reporting on social and environmental impact
Course objectives
The course aims to equip employees, companies, and governments with practical LCA knowledge and skills.
- Understand LCA principles to improve sustainable decision-making
- Apply LCA to reduce environmental and social impacts
- Integrate LCA into corporate strategies for better resource efficiency
- Enhance compliance with ISO 14040/44 standards and guidelines
- Support sustainable procurement and circular economy goals
- Strengthen government policies through lifecycle-based assessments
- Foster innovation in eco-design and product development
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to LCA and Its Strategic Relevance
Day 2: The Four LCA Phases and Practical Application
- Definition of LCA and ISO 14040 overview
- Why LCA matters for governments and companies
- LCA for risk, compliance, and innovation strategy
- Key sectors benefiting from LCA-based planning
- Goal and scope definition for business objectives
- Life Cycle Inventory and data collection strategies
- Life Cycle Impact Assessment in corporate decision-making
- Interpretation phase to support actionable policies
Day 3: Standards, Guidelines, and System Boundaries
Day 4: Advanced Topics – Multifunctionality and Social LCA
- ISO 14044 and its relevance to compliance efforts
- Cradle-to-grave vs. gate-to-gate system boundaries
- Aligning internal metrics with LCA frameworks
- Transparency and consistency in public reporting
- Dealing with multifunctionality in product systems
- Social LCA to assess societal and labor impacts
- Applying LCA for sustainable procurement policies
- Integrating LCA into CSR and ESG reporting
Day 5: Life Cycle Costing and Key Considerations
- Life Cycle Costing for long-term financial planning
- LCA limitations, assumptions, and uncertainty handling
- Using LCA in eco-design and product development
- Leveraging LCA in climate and circular economy goals
- Field trip
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to LCA and Its Strategic Relevance
- Definition of LCA and ISO 14040 overview
- Why LCA matters for governments and companies
- LCA for risk, compliance, and innovation strategy
- Key sectors benefiting from LCA-based planning
Day 2: The Four LCA Phases and Practical Application
- Goal and scope definition for business objectives
- Life Cycle Inventory and data collection strategies
- Life Cycle Impact Assessment in corporate decision-making
- Interpretation phase to support actionable policies
Day 3: Standards, Guidelines, and System Boundaries
- ISO 14044 and its relevance to compliance efforts
- Cradle-to-grave vs. gate-to-gate system boundaries
- Aligning internal metrics with LCA frameworks
- Transparency and consistency in public reporting
Day 4: Advanced Topics – Multifunctionality and Social LCA
- Dealing with multifunctionality in product systems
- Social LCA to assess societal and labor impacts
- Applying LCA for sustainable procurement policies
- Integrating LCA into CSR and ESG reporting
Day 5: Life Cycle Costing and Key Considerations
- Life Cycle Costing for long-term financial planning
- LCA limitations, assumptions, and uncertainty handling
- Using LCA in eco-design and product development
- Leveraging LCA in climate and circular economy goals
- Field trip
Note: The actual course delivery may not follow the exact order of the outlined topics and may place greater emphasis on certain areas based on participant needs and relevance.
Green Practices, Stronger Brands
Applying green practices boosts institutions reliability and builds trust with customers and stakeholders. It strengthens brand reputation and opens new market opportunities. This commitment to sustainability adds real value beyond compliance.
Certification
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from Tourmaline Training, including digital verification for authenticity.
Languages: Arabic/ English
Locations: Milan (Italy), Roma (Italy), New York (USA), New Haven (USA), Boston (USA), Istanbul (Turkey), Online
Duration: 1 week
Contact us to schedule a meeting and discuss your specific requirements and expectations!