About this Programme

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, understanding and reducing your organization’s carbon footprint is not just a trend but a vital responsibility for businesses committed to a greener future. Carbon Footprint analysis, combined with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), is a powerful approach to measure and mitigate environmental impact across product lifecycles and operations.

This in-person training provides a comprehensive learning opportunity for business professionals and sustainability enthusiasts. You will gain practical insights into assessing carbon footprints using Life Cycle Assessment methodologies. Join us to equip your organization with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful environmental change and achieve sustainable success!

Programme Highlight

This course will cover the following key topics:

• Introduction to Carbon footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Fundamentals
• Explore key sources of emissions, including direct and indirect impacts, and basic methods for estimation using emission factors and Global Warming Potential (GWP)
• Learn the methodology of LCA to evaluate environmental impacts of products, services, or processes from cradle to grave
• Roles of advanced technologies and its integration with LCA models
• Discover practical approaches to mitigate carbon emissions and build resilience in operations.

Date and Time:

Level of Recognition

Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the attended module.

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration

3 hours

ProgrammeFee

HKD 600

Programme Instructor

Prof. Shauhrat S. Chopra is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. His research  focused on Life cycle assessment (LCA) for emerging materials and technology, Climate change adaptation, industrial symbiosis, and critical infrastructure systems at urban and national levels. His data-driven research is focused on designing indicators for sustainability and resilience of the built environment in support of environmental decision-making.