Integrated LCA & Carbon Footprint Certification Program — ISO 14040/44 & ISO 14067 Standards, Methodology, and Practitioner-Level Modelling
The Integrated LCA &Carbon Footprint Certification Program is an advanced-level training designedto provide a comprehensive understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) andProduct Carbon Footprinting (CFP) based on ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14067 standards.
This program enablesparticipants to develop expertise in environmental impact assessment across theentire product lifecycle while also focusing on greenhouse gas emissions. Byintegrating both LCA and CFP methodologies into a single framework, the coursehelps professionals build a complete and practical understanding ofenvironmental impact quantification.
Participants will gainhands-on experience in modelling LCA and CFP studies using professionalsoftware tools, enabling them to apply these methodologies in real-worldsustainability, compliance, and reporting scenarios.
Course Objectives
- Understand ISO 14040,ISO 14044, and ISO 14067 requirements
- Learn the relationshipbetween LCA and CFP methodologies
- Develop skills in goaland scope definition, system boundaries, and functional units
- Build life cycleinventories using primary and secondary data
- Apply impact assessmentmethods and carbon footprint calculations
- Perform modelling, interpretation, and reporting of LCA and CFPstudies
This program provides astructured and practical understanding of both LCA and CFP methodologies.Participants will learn how to define system boundaries, collect and analyselifecycle data, and apply impact assessment methods such as CML, ReCiPe, and EF3.1. The course also covers carbon footprint quantification using GWP metricsas per ISO 14067. Through hands-on software sessions, learners will develop theability to model product systems, perform sensitivity and uncertainty analysis,and prepare ISO-compliant reports for verification and communication.
- Life cycle thinking andglobal relevance
- ISO 14040 – LCAprinciples and framework
- ISO 14044 – LCArequirements and guidelines
- ISO 14067 – carbonfootprint requirements
- Relationship between LCAand CFP
- Goal and scopedefinition for LCA and CFP
- Life cycle inventory –data collection and databases (ecoinvent)
- Allocation methods –physical, economic, system expansion
- Life cycle impactassessment – midpoint and endpoint approaches
- LCIA methods – CML,ReCiPe, EF 3.1, TRACI
- GWP characterization –AR6, biogenic carbon, land use change
- LCA and CFP modellingusing software tools (hands-on)
- Interpretation of LCAand CFP results
- Sensitivity analysis,uncertainty, and data quality
- Reporting requirementsas per ISO standards
- Overview of third-party verification
- LCA and sustainabilityconsultants
- Corporate sustainabilityand ESG professionals
- Product development andR&D teams
- Researchers and academicprofessionals
- EPD program operatorsand verifiers
- Supply chain andprocurement professionals
- Professionals seeking integrated LCA and CFP expertise
A basicunderstanding of sustainability concepts is recommended. Prior exposure to LCAor carbon footprinting will be beneficial but is not mandatory.
- Gain expertise in both LCA and CFPmethodologies in a single program
- Develop hands-on skills in LCA/CFPmodelling using software tools
- Understand advanced topics such asallocation, biogenic carbon, and system boundaries
- Enhance ability to conduct multi-impactand carbon footprint assessments
- Improve career opportunities insustainability, ESG, and environmental consulting
- Learn to prepare ISO-compliant reports andsupport third-party verification
- Assessment may include practicalexercises and/or evaluation
- Certificate issued upon successfulcompletion of the program
- Certification aligned with ISO 14040/44and ISO 14067 standards
1. What is thedifference between LCA and CFP?
LCA evaluates multipleenvironmental impacts across the lifecycle, while CFP focuses specifically ongreenhouse gas emissions.
2. What is a functionalunit in LCA?
A functional unitdefines the quantified performance of a product system and serves as thereference for analysis.
3. What are systemboundaries in LCA/CFP?
System boundaries definewhich processes and lifecycle stages are included in the assessment.
4. What is a Life CycleInventory (LCI)?
LCI is the phase wheredata on inputs (materials, energy) and outputs (emissions, waste) arecollected.
5. What are LCIAmethods?
Life Cycle ImpactAssessment methods (e.g., CML, ReCiPe) are used to evaluate environmentalimpacts based on inventory data.
6. How is carbonfootprint calculated?
Carbon footprint iscalculated using GWP factors to convert emissions into CO₂equivalents as per ISO 14067.
7. What is allocation inLCA?
Allocation distributesenvironmental impacts between multiple products or processes within a system.
8. What is sensitivityand uncertainty analysis?
It evaluates how changesin data or assumptions affect results and improves reliability of the study.
9. Is there a refundpolicy for the course fees?
Yes, refund details aregoverned by the Cancellation and Refund Policy. Participants areadvised to refer to the official policy page for complete information.