Standard Rate: £2,995 per participant
Date: Multiple dates available
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 BST
Format: In-person training with software workshops
Locations: Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London
For Dates & Registration: Email info@decerna.co.uk
Why Advanced Carbon Accounting Expertise Is Essential in Today’s Market
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting have become critical competencies for organizations navigating sustainability regulations, investor scrutiny, and market demands. With the implementation of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and growing supply chain carbon requirements, professionals need advanced technical skills to deliver accurate, defensible environmental impact assessments.
This comprehensive two-day certification course delivers advanced methodologies for carbon accounting and life cycle assessment that go beyond standard practice. Drawing on Decerna’s decade-plus experience conducting LCAs across multiple sectors, participants will master sophisticated methodologies for quantifying environmental impacts and translating them into strategic business insights.
Workshop Content
Advanced Carbon Accounting Frameworks & Standards
- ISO 14040/14044 methodology for comprehensive impact assessment
- GHG Protocol alignment for organizational and product carbon footprinting
- PAS 2050 and emerging standards for environmental performance measurement
- Impact assessment methods comparison (ReCiPe, CML, ILCD) and appropriate application
- Uncertainty analysis and data quality management techniques
Practical openLCA Software Applications
- Advanced modeling techniques and database management
- Complex product system development and scenario comparison
- Sensitivity analysis and parameter settings for robust results
- Results interpretation and hotspot identification methodology
- Export formats and communication frameworks for different audiences
Strategic Implementation & Business Value
- Integrating LCA into product development and procurement decisions
- Supply chain emissions quantification and reduction strategies
- Competitive positioning through verified environmental performance
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) development pathways
- Regulatory compliance frameworks and reporting strategies
Who Should Attend
This advanced course is designed for:
- Sustainability managers and environmental specialists
- Product development and ESG reporting professionals
- Environmental consultants seeking to expand service offerings
- Regulatory affairs and compliance specialists
- Supply chain and procurement managers
Workshop Deliverables
Participants receive:
- Comprehensive digital workbook with calculation templates
- 30-day license for professional LCA software
- Certificate of professional competence
- Implementation frameworks and assessment tools
- 3 months of technical support from LCA specialists
