LCA & PCF Foundations Course
Learn the theory and practical skills of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) in our beginner friendly training course for the chemical industry.
*No signup required.
The workshop was a great success! It was well-organized, and the pace of learning was just right. It more than fulfilled my expectations. I have been fully motivated to take the learnings directly into my everyday working life!
Environmental R&D Manager, Schwalbe
In this three-day course, you'll learn the fundamentals of LCA and PCFs, according to ISO standards 14040/14044 and 14067.
Guided by an experienced trainer, you'll learn just what you need to get started with environmental assessments. As this course focuses on the chemicals value chain, we can cut to the core of what matters most for anyone dealing with chemical products, including the Together for Sustainability Guideline for PCF calculations.
You'll leave the course with sharper skills for dealing with LCA or PCF studies from suppliers, clearer ways to communicate your results internally, and - most important of all - the ability to start working on LCA and PCF studies in your organisation.
Essential Information
- In-Person
- in Cologne (Rotonda Business Club)
- for beginners, no previous knowledge required
- suitable for people in any role in the chemical industry
- 3 days long
- in English (or German by agreement of all participants)
- Experienced trainer
- €2,160 per participant (includes food and drinks, excludes accommodation and travel expenses). Academic discounts available.
Building skills
With this course you'll...
Get skills and get started
You’ll learn the basics of life cycle thinking, LCA/PCF methodologies, and how to design an effective assessment. It’s an essentials only course of the basic knowledge and skills required to begin working on LCA or PCF studies.
Focus on what matters in the chemical industry
Your trainer will have extensive experience doing LCA and PCF studies in the chemical industry, giving this course a unique focus on the what you will need for your real life, everyday work in our industry.
Cut through confusion and assess real-world LCA/PCF studies
You’ll learn how to analyse and assess the validity, quality and reliability of LCA studies from other sources, such as those provided by suppliers or partners.
Acquire valuable skills for your team or business
You will leave with a better understanding of life-cycle thinking, LCA methodologies and the ability to conduct partial LCA studies that are directly relevant in your business.