Learn to conduct comprehensive environmental impact evaluations of products and services through systematic life cycle assessment methodology. Master industry-standard LCA software to build detailed inventory analyses that track resource consumption and emissions throughout entire product lifecycles. Develop skills in impact measurement techniques to quantify environmental effects across categories such as carbon footprint, water usage, and resource depletion. Practice interpreting assessment results to pinpoint environmental hotspots within production processes, enabling data-driven decisions for sustainable design and manufacturing improvements. Gain hands-on experience with professional-grade tools used by environmental consultants and sustainability professionals to meet regulatory requirements and corporate environmental goals.
Overview
Syllabus
- Develop an Life Cycle Assessment using an industry grade software
- Construct an inventory analysis for your product or service
- Measure the impact of your activities on the environment
- Interpret the life cycle assessments results to identify hotspots in your production processes
Taught by
Western Sydney University