Includes 4 training sessions, 2 hours each

Training Session 1. Introduction to EPDs

• Introduction to product carbon footprints and why we need to act now.
• The basics of EPDs: what they are and why they are necessary.
• How to benefit from EPDs and how to sell them
• An overview of the standards and rules that apply to construction product LCAs.
• Use of EPDs in global certification schemes – including LEED and BREEAM.
• Review a sample EPD report.

Training Session 2. Key concepts in doing product LCAs

• Understanding the key LCA concepts of grouping of products, averaging EPDs, system boundaries, data selection and quality, allocation principles.
• Looking at the key parameters that need to be considered for EPD creation and defining the scope of the assessment, especially the product and process stage.
• Looking at the approach for data collection specifically for raw materials and manufacturing calculations
• Making use of the software to understand how to find the correct data and then modelling it for the product and process stages from the sample product provided in the earlier session.

Training Session 3.Key LCA concepts (contd.) and parameters for EPD creation

• Continuation of the key concepts, we look at the use stages, end of life stages, the D module.
• Understanding what needs to be considered in a life cycle inventory analysis, life cycle impact assessment using the sample EPD background report as a guidance.
• Use the software and now look at how to model the use stages, end of life, background report.

Training Session 4. Interpreting results, product benchmarking and wrap up

• Review the modelling exercises
• Look at how to interpret results and other important aspects that need to be kept in mind for background reporting and how it should be presented.
• Understand how you can leverage One Click LCA for product benchmarking.
• Feedback, next steps and wrap up.