Life Cycle Assessment - What, Why and How?
What is LCA?
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a vital method for measuring and disclosing the environmental impact of products and companies.
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It simplifies complex data, providing a comprehensive approach to improve sustainability and inform decision-making.
Why LCA is crucial?
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is crucial for businesses as it translates complex environmental data into actionable insights.
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This enables informed decisions on product design and supplier selection, identifying value-creating opportunities for enhanced sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Why learn LCA?
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As businesses increasingly prioritize environmental responsibility, professionals with LCA skills are in high demand.
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Proficiency in LCA opens doors to diverse career opportunities in industries actively pursuing environmentally conscious practices, giving you a competitive edge in the evolving professional landscape.
Bootcamp Timeline
January
Registration Starts
Hurry to secure your spot for a comprehensive LCA Bootcamp with industry experts and hands-on LCA software experience. Early Bird Discount available till 30th January.
February
Registration Ends
Register before 15th February, 2024 at 11:59 PM IST. Check your inbox for confirmation mail and a welcome kit! On 16th Feb join us for a quick overview of the bootcamp
February
Phase 1: Educate
Dive into the 8-sessions live lecture series with experienced LCA experts from the industry to guide you through the different aspects of corporate Life cycle Assessment.
February
Phase 2: Engage
Ask our experts all your doubts and questions in AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) sessions with industry practitioners. Clear all your LCA concepts and get personal guidance.
March
Phase 3: Equip
Apply your LCA knowledge by solving assignments, case studies, and final examinations. Earn a valuable certificate and be a part of our group for constant learning.
What are we providing you?
Deepen your knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) fundamentals.
Gain job-ready skills through hands-on projects and practical experience.
Learn from industry experts and seasoned professionals in the field.
Build a network and collaborate with peers
Hone LCA specific critical thinking & problem-solving.
Be a part of an active and growing community
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Bootcamp Fee
₹12,000
Discount available for early bird participants, alumni and through referrals.
Batch Size
50 Participants Only
Get proper guidance with small batches, we focus on quality over quantity.
Why should you join?
This course is tailored for students, recent graduates, and professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge of product life-cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint (CFP), and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Participants will gain hands-on experience in conducting CFPs and creating EPDs.
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Grasp core concepts of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
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Explore the necessity for EPDs and CFPs, along with the regulations driving their adoption.
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Learn the fundamentals of Design for Environment (DfE) - Product Stewardship, a pivotal discipline guiding the integration of environmental considerations into product design.
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Analyze LCA case studies of products and services from various industries.
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Engage in a one-on-one practical session utilizing GABI software.
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Gain hands-on experience with us, focusing on its capabilities and features.
Did you know?
LCA can analyze a wide range of products?
Coca Cola pioneered the first-ever LCA in 1969?
LCA has an anticipated 8% growth by 2028?
LCAs extend their reach from high-tech components like jet engines and everyday items like drinking cups to unexpected entries like New Zealand Greenshell mussels. By identifying a system with a clear start and end, LCA enables a comprehensive analysis of how that system impacts the environment throughout its life cycle.
It might come as a surprise – but the first Life Cycle Assessment was conducted by Coca Cola in 1969! During the environmentally conscious late 60s, driven by the oil crisis and concerns about population growth, Coca Cola took a groundbreaking step, laying the foundation for sustainability assessments.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyst is set to generate over 7,000 job opportunities across the U.S. The increasing demand reflects the rising importance of sustainability and environmental impact assessment in various industries. It is the need of the hour around the world.
What skills will you learn from this bootcamp?
Design Skills
Learn to identify and implement changes in product design to minimize environmental impact.
Strategic Purchasing Expertise
Assess and choose products based on their environmental impact, making informed purchasing decisions.
Marketing Insight
Evaluate and effectively communicate a product's environmental superiority compared to competitors
Analyzing & Benchmarking
Track and analyze environmental performance over time, facilitating year-to-year comparisons and perform as per industry standards.
Policy Analysis
Develop the capability to analyze and recommend initiatives that contribute to overall environmental improvement.
Our Speakers
Akshay Kurian
Global Sustainability Solutions Lead, Treeni Sustainability Solution
Akshay provides leadership to effectively deploying the resustain(TM) platform to a number of global clients, assisting them in meeting their ESG objectives and improving their sustainability performance. In addition to his technical knowledge, he has strong expertise in Life Cycle Assessment and sustainable supply chain management. Akshay holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.
Akshay is a sustainability domain expert, Akshay has a background in sustainable technology and a keen interest in tackling organizational sustainability issues. With a comprehensive understanding of sustainability reporting and corporate sustainability, Akshay has a Techno-Functional approach to his role at Treeni Sustainability Solutions as a Product Lead role for resustainTM.
Dr. Jasvinder Singh
LCA Practioner
Proficiency in utilizing various impact assessment methods, interpreting LCA results, and identifying areas for improvement in sustainability practices. He has also taught a one credit course on “LCA and Sustainability Analysis” to the Ph.D. students as their compulsory course work. His expertise also extends to navigating the multi-disciplinary nature of scientific research and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Dr. Jasvinder Singh is an experienced sustainability and LCA practitioner and a retired Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) – CSIR-IIP Dehradun Center. Having extensively utilized SimaPro 9 for LCA, Dr. Singh has gained valuable experience in evaluating the environmental impacts of biofuels and biobased chemical processes.
Raghuv Adhepalli
Co-founder of At The Blocks Innovations
Raghuv comes from a technology background and believes that the innovative use of technology solutions will help businesses adopt sustainable business practices based on their data, uniqueness, and context.
Raghuv Adhepalli is the co-founder of At The Blocks Innovations, a technology-driven impact data management company. He has led materiality studies, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, and sustainability roadmap setting for customers in hospitality, real estate & services, waste management, textiles, and natural foods.
Shivani Patel
Senior LCA Analyst at Mondra
Currently serving as a Senior LCA Analyst at Mondra, Shivani is dedicated to continuous learning and growth in the field of LCA. Experienced in supply chain mapping, LCI file preparation, and modeling on Open LCA, Shivani is actively involved in impactful projects such as the Hestia project at the University of Oxford.
Shivani, with a background in Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship, boasts nearly 3 years of experience in Food Life Cycle Assessment at Mondra. Passionate about sustainable practices, her expertise lies in working on various projects centered around Life Cycle Assessments for food products, particularly meat and dairy.
Alok Bendre
Manager, Harman International
Alok has an experience in Sustainable product development roadmap for an e-mobility business portfolio. He also worked on measurement, submission and finally, target setting of CO2 reduction with Science-based target initiative (SBTi) and developed levers to reduce emissions for Automobiles and Aerospace division Published “Environmental product declarations” (EPD) for electronic components on PEP Eco-passport for better marketing and regulatory compliance in the EU region
Alok Bendre has 12+ years of experience working in the Sustainability domain. He has worked in various sustainability domains such as Product eco-labeling, Design for sustainability, Environmental life cycle assessment, Supply chain sustainability, and external reporting and disclosures (CDP, DJSI, GRI). He comes with various industry experience from consumer durable, appliances, automobile and shipping, and environmental consultancy.
Juan Mandy
Sustainability and LCA Specialist, Optel Group
He got his training in Life Cycle Assessment from IIM Mumbai (earlier NITIE) and have carried out LCA and Carbon footprint based studies in various sectors which includes Oil and Gas industry, Municipal Solid Waste, Alumina, Agro chemicals, Optic fibres etc. Currently he is working as a Sustainability and LCA Specialist for Optel Group which is leading multinational track and trace organisation since more than 3 decades.
Juan Mandy pursued his Master's in technology post his B.Sc and M.Sc from the prestigious Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun which is a wing of ISRO. He has been working in the Sustainability and Climate Change Assessment sector since 3.5 years.
Are you wondering if this is meant for you?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focuses on:
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Energy usage
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Water consumption
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Climate change contribution
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The workshop emphasizes practical approaches, industry commitments and real-world case studies to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a more effective Life Cycle Assessment.
