ISO 14067:2018 –Product Carbon Footprint Management
Reliance Certification Pte Ltd offers comprehensive two day ISO 14067:2018 standard focuses on the quantification and reporting of the carbon footprint of products (CFP) using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach, which includes emissions from raw material acquisition through to disposal. A CFP Internal Auditor for Product Carbon Footprint Management is trained to interpret ISO 14067:2018, assess the implementation and reporting of CFP studies, and ensure conformance to this standard within organizations.
Course Content
Introduction and Overview of ISO 14067:2018
- Principles, requirements, and structure of the standard focusing on carbon footprint of products (CFP).
Climate Change and Carbon Footprint Concepts
- Basics of greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon accounting, and life cycle assessment (LCA).
Scope, Boundaries, and Functional Unit
- Defining the system boundary and unit for CFP studies to ensure consistency and comparability.
Data Collection and Emission Factor Selection
- Gathering relevant data and choosing appropriate emission factors for accurate calculations.
Calculation Methodologies
- Methods to quantify GHG emissions throughout the product life cycle including direct and indirect emissions, GWP application.
Interpretation and Uncertainty Analysis
- How to interpret results, conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses to validate findings.
Reporting and Communication
- Preparing reports in line with ISO 14067 and communicating CFP results credibly to stakeholders.
Verification and Internal Auditing
- Conducting internal audits and verification processes to ensure adherence to ISO 14067 requirements.
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Hands-on workshops including CFP calculation exercises and real-world examples for practical understanding.
Course Benefits
The benefits of undertaking an ISO 14067:2018 CFP Internal Auditor training and certification include:
- Build Assurance Capacity: Develop skills to confidently assess, validate, and verify product carbon footprint reports to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Market Recognition: Helps organizations stand out in carbon-conscious markets by obtaining reliable and verified carbon footprint declarations.
- Improve Integrity and Reduce Greenwashing: Contributes to credible environmental communication, enhancing the trustworthiness of sustainability claims and reducing risks of misleading information.
- Expand Career Opportunities: Enhances professional qualifications as an LCA, sustainability auditor, or environmental manager with specialized expertise in CFP verification.
- Support Net-Zero and Carbon Reduction Strategies: Equips auditors to verify and support emissions reductions and product innovations aligned with climate goals.
- Regulatory and Voluntary Alignment: Aligns organizations with ISO 14067, ISO 14064-3, PAS 2050, GHG Protocol, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) schemes for comprehensive climate compliance.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation: Certification or internal audit capability signals an organization's commitment to sustainability, strengthening stakeholder trust and customer perception.
- Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings: Identifying emission hotspots can reveal inefficiencies, driving improvements and reducing operational costs.
- Competitive Advantage: Positions companies as leaders in sustainability, potentially attracting investors, customers, and business partners interested in environmental responsibility.
- Support Supply Chain Sustainability: Enables credible sharing of verified carbon data across supply chains, encouraging sustainability practices among suppliers and partners.
Course Duration
- Training Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
- Customizable training options are available to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Sustainability and Environmental Managers responsible for implementing and managing carbon footprint initiatives within organizations.
- Anyone involved in eco-design, product stewardship, carbon labeling, or responsible sourcing initiatives who seeks to build expertise in carbon footprint quantification and reporting.