ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint for Products Lead Implementer Course
Course Overview
The “ISO 14067 Lead Implementer” course provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement a carbon footprint program for products in accordance with ISO 14067:2018. This course equips participants to manage the entire process of product carbon footprint—from establishing a carbon management strategy to quantifying, monitoring, and reducing the carbon footprint of products. Participants will learn to apply ISO 14067 standards to assess and reduce environmental impacts in their organizations and ensure compliance with international requirements.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the principles and methodologies of ISO 14067:2018 for calculating and reducing the carbon footprint of products.
- Develop strategies for implementing a carbon footprint program for products.
- Gain the ability to set carbon reduction goals and track progress through the product lifecycle.
- Learn to integrate carbon footprint data into decision-making and organizational processes.
- Understand how to communicate carbon footprint results and reduction strategies to stakeholders.
- Acquire practical experience in implementing carbon management strategies that comply with ISO 14067.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Sustainability and environmental professionals.
- Product managers and product development teams focused on sustainability.
- Environmental compliance officers and managers.
- Consultants involved in carbon management and product footprint.
- Managers in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations seeking to reduce environmental impact.
- Anyone looking to lead the implementation of ISO 14067 within their organization.
Reference Standards
The course is based on the following key standards:
- ISO 14067:2018 – Greenhouse gases – Carbon footprint of products – Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication.
- ISO 14044:2006 – Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines.
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
- ISO 50001:2018 – Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply the principles of ISO 14067 for product carbon footprint.
- Implement a carbon footprint program for products across the lifecycle.
- Identify and collect necessary data for product carbon footprint calculation.
- Analyze the environmental impact of products and recommend reduction strategies.
- Develop and set goals for reducing product carbon footprints in line with organizational sustainability objectives.
- Communicate carbon footprint results to stakeholders and integrate them into the decision-making process.
Course Content
- Introduction to ISO 14067 and Product Carbon Footprint
- Overview of ISO 14067:2018 and its significance.
- Understanding carbon footprint and its implications for businesses.
- Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Methodology
- Key components and principles of carbon footprint.
- Methods for calculating carbon footprints across the product lifecycle.
- Setting up a Product Carbon Footprint Program
- Establishing goals and objectives for product carbon footprint.
- Developing a strategy and plan for implementation.
- Data Collection and Management for Carbon Footprint
- Identifying and gathering relevant data for carbon footprint analysis.
- Tools for data management and ensuring data quality.
- Analysis and Reduction Strategies
- Identifying hotspots in the product lifecycle for carbon reduction.
- Implementing strategies to reduce product carbon footprints.
- Monitoring and Reporting Product Carbon Footprints
- Tracking and measuring progress toward carbon reduction goals.
- Creating transparent reports in compliance with ISO 14067 and other standards.
- Communicating Results and Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategies for effective communication of product carbon footprint results.
- Engaging stakeholders in carbon footprint reduction efforts.
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Real-life examples of successful product carbon footprint programs.
- Practical exercises and hands-on application of carbon footprinting tools.
Methodologies
- Interactive Lectures: Detailed explanation of key principles and methods for implementing carbon footprinting.
- Case Studies: Examination of successful product carbon footprinting projects and lessons learned.
- Workshops: Hands-on activities for data collection, footprint calculation, and implementation of reduction strategies.
- Group Discussions: Collaborative problem-solving and brainstorming on implementation challenges.
- Role-Playing Exercises: Simulating the process of communicating results to stakeholders and managing a carbon footprint program.
- Exams and Assessments: Evaluations to test participants’ understanding and ability to implement product carbon footprinting strategies.