ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Training Overview
The ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Course provides essential training on organisational-level LCA, enabling businesses to assess the environmental impacts of their operations, services, and strategies. Designed for sustainability leads, corporate decision-makers, and environmental analysts, this course builds on life cycle principles to support broader decision-making beyond individual products.
Key Topics Covered
Introduction to ISO 14072: Purpose, structure, and benefits of organisational-level Life Cycle Assessment
Defining System Boundaries: Mapping operational scope and upstream/downstream impacts for businesses
Data Collection and Interpretation: Gathering, validating, and analysing organisational LCI data
Applications in Strategy and Reporting: Using results for sustainability planning, ESG reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Course Benefits
Systemic Environmental Insight: Evaluate the full environmental footprint of organisational operations
Strategic Alignment: Supports ESG, CSR, and carbon disclosure frameworks
Stakeholder Confidence: Build trust through evidence-based sustainability data
Broad Applicability: Useful across industries, including manufacturing, finance, logistics, and services
This course is ideal for professionals managing sustainability strategy or corporate environmental data, including:
Sustainability Managers
Environmental Analysts
CSR and ESG Reporting Officers
Corporate Strategy Teams
Consultants and LCA Practitioners
Operational Risk and Compliance Leaders
ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Training Outline
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14072
Scope
Terms and Definitions
Module 2: Organisational Life Cycle Assessment
General
Goal and Scope Definition
Specific Considerations When Dealing with LCI, LCIA, and Interpretation
Module 3: Reporting
General Requirements
Limitations Regarding Reporting
What You’ll Learn in this Course
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Understand the principles and structure of ISO 14072
Apply LCA methodology across entire organisations, not just products
Identify environmental hotspots within complex business systems
Use LCA results for sustainability reporting and strategy development
Communicate findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders
What’s Included
ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Examination
Expert-led training by certified professionals
ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Certificate
Comprehensive digital delegate materials
ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Training Exam Details
To achieve the ISO 14072 Life Cycle Assessment Certification, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 30
Total Marks: 30 Marks
Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks
Duration: 40 Minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 14072 used for?
ISO 14072 provides guidelines for applying Life Cycle Assessment at the organisational level to evaluate the environmental impacts of operations, services, and business activities.
How does organisational-level LCA differ from product-level LCA?
Organisational LCA assesses the environmental footprint of an entire company or unit, considering broader operational systems rather than a single product or service.
Who benefits from applying ISO 14072?
Large enterprises, sustainability teams, ESG professionals, and organisations aiming to align with carbon and environmental reporting standards benefit most.
Can ISO 14072 help with ESG reporting?
Yes, ISO 14072 supports transparent environmental data for ESG frameworks, carbon disclosures, and sustainability communication with investors and regulators.
Is this course relevant for consultants?
Absolutely. Environmental consultants and sustainability advisors use ISO 14072 to guide clients in evaluating systemic impacts and shaping strategic sustainability plans.