Practitioner Track

A practical guide to choosing the right LCA software for your needs, with honest comparisons and answers to common questions from the LCA community.

Navigate the complex world of LCA databases—understanding ecoinvent licensing, finding free alternatives, and dealing with regional data gaps.

Master the art of defining appropriate system boundaries—from cradle-to-gate vs cradle-to-grave decisions to handling capital goods and supply chain depth.

Navigate the differences between functional units and declared units, and master techniques for fairly comparing products with different lifespans and performance levels.

Navigate the complexities of allocation in LCA—when to use mass vs. economic allocation, how to handle multi-output processes, and managing recycled materials.

Practical strategies for collecting LCA data, estimating missing values, handling uncooperative suppliers, and dealing with processes not in any database.

Navigate the confusing landscape of LCIA methods—understand the differences, know when to use each, and interpret midpoint vs endpoint results correctly.

Practical recipes for modeling common LCA processes—regional electricity grids, transportation in complex supply chains, cement and concrete, and more.

Learn to validate your LCA results, understand why different studies give different answers, troubleshoot unexpected results, and handle uncertainty properly.

Connect with the global LCA community—forums, training programs, certifications, conferences, and resources for continued professional development.