This microcredential explores the role of eco-labelling Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and carbon-footprinting in supporting the implementation of environmental improvements in value chains form the perspective of the producer, the consumer and the environment.

CQFW Level 7 - Masters Level

Course Description

The concepts of Social LCA and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessments are introduced and explored.

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:

• Ecolabelling and Implementing Change
• Describe and discuss the barriers and challenges to implementing reductions in the impacts of production
• Discuss the role of LCA and carbon-footprinting studies in supporting the implementation of environmental improvements in value chains
• Assess the role, benefits and limitations of eco-labelling from the perspective of the producer, the consumer and the environment.
• Introduction to Social LCA
• Describe the key elements of social LCA
• Discuss the main challenges for social LCA
• Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
• Describe and assess the key elements of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
• Discuss the role of stakeholders in life cycle studies

Those wishing to be assessed will submit a 1500 word report (pass-mark 50%).