The LCA Journey from Apprentice to Expert

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The LCA Journey from Apprentice to Expert

Generate understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from the perspective of a LCA expert´s growth journey.

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THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED IN Path to Carbon Neutral Certificate Program

Time commitment:

1-2 hours/week, 1-2 weeks/course

Pace:

Self-paced

Subject:

Economics

Language:

English

Level:

Introductory

Topic (s):

Sustainable Development

About this course

This course helps generate understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from the perspective of a LCA expert´s growth journey. The concept and a methodological framework for LCA is introduced, and the industries of bio-based technology, textile dying and e mobility are taken as examples to illustrate how LCA can be applied into corporates strategies in sustainability.

What you’ll learn

The concept of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its role in implementing sustainability strategy
A well-established methodological framework for LCA
How LCA measures and quantifies business opportunities
The example of bio-based products to reduce carbon footprint
The example of textile dying industry to address carbon emission, water pollution and water scarcity
The example of LCA for renewable energy to help customers reduce scope 3 carbon emission

About the instructor(s)

Xu Ming

Professor in School for Environment and Sustainability at University of Michigan

Zhehan Pan

Life Cycle Assessment Expert at Dow

Dustrin Chen

APAC Marketing Manager of Coating Material at Dow

Alex Dai

APAC Chairman of Mobility Science Platform at Dow

Syllabus

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The LCA Journey from Apprentice to Expert

Generate understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from the perspective of a LCA expert's growth journey.