idw – Informationsdienst Wissenschaft
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
idw - Informationsdienst
Wissenschaft
11/06/2023 - 11/10/2023 | Berlin
Training Chair:
Prof. Dr. Gesa Beck - ABCircular GmbH
Lecturer:
Khadija Sarquah (M.Sc.) - ABCircular GmbH
Caitlin Walls (M.Eng.) - ABCircular GmbH
Janine Ölze - ABCircular GmbH
Overview:
Module 1 focuses on conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in accordance with the methods defined by the International Standards Organization (ISO 14040). This methodology provides useful information regarding a product’s environmental impact over its life cycle and supports strategic decision-making regarding product design, policy, and corporate strategy. This training offers technical know-how based on research and knowledge in this quickly-evolving area of circularity.
Module 2 evaluates the economic feasibility of processes and products utilizing material flow cost accounting (MFCA) conducted according to ISO 14051. MFCA is a tool used to optimize resource efficiency and effectively reduce operational costs. It is used to facilitate economically sustainable decisions for industrial processes and production.
Module 3 focuses on assessing the social impact of a process or product via social life cycle assessment conducted according to ISO 14040, and via framing to the SDGs. Historically, social aspects have only been marginal in the sustainability considerations of the industrial sector. This is why stakeholders are pushing companies to include more scientific and robust approaches to assessing social sustainability.
This training gives the background and skills suitable for practical social assessment studies. Furthermore, sustainability reporting will be introduced during the last day of the workshop.
Goals:
After participating in this training course, participants will be able to:
-Explore the relationship between the three dimensions of sustainability: social, environmental and economic
-Quantify environmental impacts using LCA tools
-Learn techno-economic assessment using the MFCA tool
-Gain practical know-how in social sustainability assessment
Master tools for real-world assessment
Target Group:
This training is intended for:
-Researchers
-Product designers
-Environmental practitioners
-Environmental consultants
-Research engineers
-Manufacturers
Businesses in the circular economy
Information on participating / attending:
Participants are asked to bring laptops for the practical exercises. During the hands-on sessions, you will be supported and assisted by a team of experts. Registered participants will receive a link to all the necessary tools in advance.
The training will take place on-Site in Berlin and online. All Information can be found on the original website.
Date:
11/06/2023 - 11/10/2023
Event venue:
Magnusstrasse 11
Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
Business and commerce, Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Environment / ecology, Materials sciences
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture, Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
03/23/2023
Sender/author:
Stefan Klein
Department:
Kommunikation & Medien
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
German
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event73885
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