Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training provides professionals with a practical and structured understanding of how to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, processes, and services across their entire life cycle. From raw material extraction to production, use, and end-of-life, LCA enables informed decision-making that supports sustainability, compliance, and responsible business practices.
At ERCS International, our LCA Training is designed for professionals across all sectors who are new to LCA or seeking to strengthen their foundational knowledge in environmental impact assessment.
Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment is a globally recognized methodology used to quantify environmental impacts associated with every stage of a product or service life cycle. LCA supports sustainability strategies, carbon footprinting, eco-design, environmental product declarations (EPDs), and regulatory compliance.
This training offers an accessible and practical introduction to LCA concepts, terminology, standards, and real-world application.
What this LCA Training covers?
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training at ERCS International covers key topics through structured learning modules, including:
- Background and evolution of life cycle assessment
- Introduction to LCA methodologies and international standards, including ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
- The LCA framework and four key phases:
- Goal and scope definition
- Life cycle inventory (LCI) analysis
- Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA)
- Interpretation of results
- Overview of major environmental impact indicators such as:
- Global warming potential (carbon footprint)
- Toxicity and human health impacts
- Eutrophication and acidification
- Water scarcity and depletion
- Metal and resource depletion
- Introduction to LCA data sources and commonly used software tools, including SimaPro, OpenLCA, and OneClick LCA
- Primary and secondary data collection concepts
- Introduction to fate modelling
- Understanding midpoint and endpoint modelling approaches
- Interpreting and presenting LCA results responsibly
- Case study review to demonstrate real-world LCA application
Who should attend the training?
This training is suitable for:
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) teams
- Product designers and engineers
- Quality, compliance, and regulatory professionals
- Consultants and managers involved in sustainability initiatives
- No prior LCA experience is required.
Benefits of LCA Training
Participants will gain:
- A solid foundation in LCA concepts and standards
- Practical understanding of environmental impact indicators
- Ability to interpret LCA results accurately
- Improved support for sustainability reporting and decision-making
- Enhanced capability to contribute to carbon reduction and environmental strategies
Why Choose ERCS International?
ERCS International delivers practical, expert-led LCA Training that balances technical knowledge with real-world application. Our training programs are designed to build confidence, clarity, and competence in life cycle assessment while supporting organizational sustainability goals.
Partner with ERCS International to build the skills needed to assess environmental impacts and support sustainable, data-driven decisions.
FAQs
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle—from raw material extraction to production, use, and end-of-life disposal.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of LCA, including the four key phases of LCA, environmental impact indicators, data collection methods, and interpretation of LCA results based on international standards.
The training introduces internationally recognized standards for life cycle assessment, including ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, which define the principles and framework for conducting LCA studies.
This training is ideal for sustainability professionals, ESG teams, environmental and EHS specialists, product designers, engineers, consultants, and managers involved in sustainability or environmental impact assessment.
No prior experience is required. The training is designed for beginners and professionals who want to build a strong foundational understanding of life cycle assessment.