Mastering Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

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Description: This comprehensive course equips professionals with the skills to develop, verify, and apply Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)—a gold standard in sustainability reporting. Over five modules, you’ll bridge theory and practice, mastering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPD drafting, and compliance with ISO 14025/EN 15804 standards. Gain hands-on experience with OpenLCA software and emerge ready to implement EPDs in your industry.Key Learning Outcomes:* EPD Fundamentals: Understand the purpose, global demand, and regulatory framework (ISO 14025, ECO Platform).* LCA Mastery: Apply ISO 14040/44 principles to model product life cycles (APOS, Cut-off, Consequential).* Practical Drafting: Use OpenLCA to create LCA and practical guidelines to draft EPDs.* Verification & Application: Navigate third-party audits, EPD publication, and ethical sustainability claims.Who Should Enroll?Professionals: Sustainability managers, LCA practitioners, EPD consultants, and product designers.Industry Leaders: Construction, manufacturing, and policy professionals implementing EPDs.Students & Researchers: Environmental science, engineering, or sustainability students seeking practical EPD/LCA skills.Academic Faculty: Professors and lecturers integrating real-world EPD case studies into curricula.Requirements:Software:OpenLCA (Free/open-source; installation guide provided in Course Resources).Basic proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for data analysis.Materials:Access to LCA databases (e.g., ecoinvent, ELCD)—trial versions recommended for beginners.Downloadable EPD templates and checklists (provided in the course).Mindset & Prerequisites:Familiarity with sustainability concepts (e.g., carbon footprint, circular economy) is helpful but not mandator
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