JOIN US: Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) Academy
June 25 - 26 in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 4 - 5 in Houston, Texas
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September 4 - 5 in Houston, Texas
Join Us: Life-Cycle Analysis Academy
Houston | September 4 - 5
A life-cycle analysis (LCA) is a systematic and comprehensive method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product, service, or system from its inception to its end-of-life. Undertaking a comprehensive LCA requires a detailed examination of energy usage, upstream farm or raw material extraction inputs, and processing inputs along with all outputs throughout the various life-cycle stages including coproducts and waste.
LCAs typically assess the global warming potential, or carbon footprint, of a functional unit but can also encompass other impact categories such as land use and land use change, eutrophication, acidification, and water use, among others.
As climate regulations and tax credits evolve, consumer preferences shift, and opportunities in voluntary carbon markets emerge, LCAs have become the cornerstone of these developments. Understanding and implementing LCAs is crucial for businesses to stay ahead in these changing times.
EcoEngineers is an industry leader in performing LCAs, with a team of renowned scientists
performing more than 1,000 carbon LCAs since 2015. Combined with our expertise in EcoUniversity, we created the LCA Academy to help our clients meet the ever-increasing demand for LCAs, while reducing their environmental impact and increasing profitability.
The LCA Academy provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders and practitioners across all sectors to gain insights from our expertise and make a significant impact in your field. The executive track offers a forum for influencing industry trends and regulations – and the practitioner track provides an immersive workshop for hands-on experience.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Decker at [email protected].
LCAs typically assess the global warming potential, or carbon footprint, of a functional unit but can also encompass other impact categories such as land use and land use change, eutrophication, acidification, and water use, among others.
As climate regulations and tax credits evolve, consumer preferences shift, and opportunities in voluntary carbon markets emerge, LCAs have become the cornerstone of these developments. Understanding and implementing LCAs is crucial for businesses to stay ahead in these changing times.
EcoEngineers is an industry leader in performing LCAs, with a team of renowned scientists
performing more than 1,000 carbon LCAs since 2015. Combined with our expertise in EcoUniversity, we created the LCA Academy to help our clients meet the ever-increasing demand for LCAs, while reducing their environmental impact and increasing profitability.
The LCA Academy provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders and practitioners across all sectors to gain insights from our expertise and make a significant impact in your field. The executive track offers a forum for influencing industry trends and regulations – and the practitioner track provides an immersive workshop for hands-on experience.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Decker at [email protected].
COST
Advance Registration by August 14: $2,450
Regular Registration
August 15: $2,950
Advance Registration by August 14: $2,450
Regular Registration
August 15: $2,950
LOGISTICS
September 4 - 5, 2024
Petroleum Club
1201 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas
September 4 - 5, 2024
Petroleum Club
1201 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas
"The best investment my company made in events
this year was sending me to the LCA Academy."
this year was sending me to the LCA Academy."
- VP of Growth, Enterprise Software Provider,
Attendee of LCA Academy in Des Moines, June 2024
Attendee of LCA Academy in Des Moines, June 2024
Why Attend an LCA Academy?
Understand LCA concepts, methodologies, and the role of LCA in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), compliance, and conservation
Gain a deeper understanding of the regulations that require LCA and drivers that are shaping the global marketplace
Learn how to model LCA scores using leading technologies and ISO standards
Participate in an interactive discussion focused on creating a consistent LCA approach to global policies
Venues
The Houston Program will be held at the Petroleum Club, 1201 Louisiana Street, 35th Floor. Please contact Stephanie Decker at [email protected] with any questions regarding the venue.
Registration includes food and beverages: breakfast, lunch, and reception on Day 1, and breakfast on Day 2.
Registration includes food and beverages: breakfast, lunch, and reception on Day 1, and breakfast on Day 2.
LCA Academy Schedule
Day 1
8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. - Group Session
- Understand the importance of measuring the impact of products on the environment
- Gain insights into the regulations shaping the global marketplace
- Learn the foundations of LCA and carbon accounting
- Hear assessments of various tools and methodologies
- Learn about emission factor databases and transparency
- Gain insights into the tools for estimating and analyzing your results
- Understand the complexities of LCAs, and the importance of having the right expertise in-house or with partners to meet business objectives
- Learn the importance of LCA modeling for tax and other energy credits, including the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
- Work towards a consistent LCA approach in global policies through an interactive discussion with key regulators including: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM); U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)
5:00 to 7:00p.m. - Reception
Day 2
8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. - Breakout Session
- Expand your knowledge and understanding of the Argonne GREET model with an in-depth review of the model and its functions
- Define system boundaries; identify primary data sources, such as facility data; assess secondary data sources that can help fill in a data gap; and determine a carbon intensity (CI) result
- Learn how to collect data, assess data quality, and interpret results from LCA modeling in GREET and its derivative tools, including a 45v calculator
- Understand what CI scores mean, how to spot CI reduction opportunities looking at key contributors, and the uses of CI in regulatory compliance programs to receive credits
- Gain insights from Eco’s team of experts and network with other industry leaders
