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I recently had the opportunity to participate in a truly instructive and rewarding experience, an LCA training program by the Environmental Impacts Academy.

As someone deeply concerned about environmental sustainability, I firmly believe that Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will play a pivotal role in driving informed decisions for reducing negative environmental impacts across multiple industries.

The registration process was smooth and efficient, and the communication leading up to the training was prompt and informative. The training was a comprehensive deep dive into the intricacies of LCA, presented by highly knowledgeable and passionate professors and mentors. The teaching process was engaging, combining theoretical concepts with practical examples and case studies from real-world applications. The key principles and methodologies of LCA were explained in an easy-to-understand manner, breaking down complex ideas into easily digestible modules. The practical exercises were designed in a way that fueled my curiosity and desire to delve further into LCA. I very much appreciated the diversity of the training materials and resources provided. They included comprehensive documentation, reference materials, and access to Earthster, a cloud-based tool to perform Life Cycle Assessments.

In conclusion, my experience with the LCA training provided by the Environmental Impacts Academy was exceptional as it equipped me with a solid understanding of LCA. The weekly live sessions, coupled with the interactive and practical nature of the training and the various support channels created an environment that facilitated our learning process.

I would highly recommend this training to anyone seeking to understand how LCA can help make a positive environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. - Andreea Ghiocel, Sustainability Consultant at the CSRD Agency

Kukaco hired a junior LCA practitioner for their t-shirt project

Company: Kukaco is a sustainable textile startup in Helsinki with the mission to bring textile manufacturing back to Finland.

Target: Kukaco wanted to understand their products' Environmental Life Cycle impacts, as sustainability is at the core of their business.

Case: LCA of a T-shirt made from 96% organic cotton and 4% elastane, compared to a T-shirt made from regular cotton.

Results: The LCA study revealed that visibility to their supply chain of organic cotton was not at the level they expected, as their broker of cotton fabric did not reveal the source or environmental data of the material.

Action: As a result of the study, Kukaco decided to change to another supplier of organic cotton.

”I would definitely recommend the LCA starter to others. We were happy with the skillset of our intern and the entire process was made super easy for us!” -Iida, Kukaco

Climate Positive Consulting - LCA of a customer product

In late January, Kwame B. Agyemang started his internship at Climate Positive Consulting via Environmental Impacts Academy (EIA). EIA brought together an impressively diverse student group from several countries. Kwame is from Ghana and working on his second masters degree at Linköping University in Sweden. EIA provides training to students in #LCA (life cycle assessment) to assess product carbon footprints through the Earthster platform (courtesy of Gregory Norris and other)

“Those of you both looking for LCA support and seeking to help students get involved should definitely investigate EIA. And also Earthster as a way to both construct LCAs and visualize LCA GHG results in very user-friendly way.” -David Jaber, Climate Positive Consulting

Nestlé - LCA in food manufacturing

Company: Nestlé Nordics is one of the largest food producers in the world that takes sustainability very seriously.

Target: Nestles Team wanted to find out the Environmental Life Cycle Impacts of their factory, Puljonki, in Juuka, Finland.

Case: LCA for the main product of the factory with comparison before and after they had made certain changes to their processes

Results: The LCA study showed interesting results about which materials and processes had the biggest proportional impact on the environmental footprint of the product. The importance of raw material vs. on-site processes was a surprise to some of the involved people.

Action: The study was part of Nestlés ambition to conduct LCA's at all of their factories. While it did not lead to any immediate decisions, the findings brought valuable insight into the drivers of their environmental impacts

"I only have good things to say about our intern, the process and the project.
Good value for money." -Ulla Luhtasela, Nestlé Nordics

Circular solutions unit - LCA for 3D printed furniture

Company: Circular Solutions unit, innovating new materials and solutions for circularity in collaboration between businesses

Target: Compare the Environmental footprint of 3D printed furniture, made from biobased polymers, vs. furniture manufactured in a traditional way.

Case: LCA for a 3D printed chair vs a regular chair.

Results: Not communicated as these are confidential, but the study did give valuable insight into the environmental footprint of the material and process

“I would for sure recommend Environmental Impacts Academy for others! Its ideal for companies who consider to use Earthter as their LCA tool.” -Matthew Smyth, Director of Circular Services

iLOQ - Increased need for LCA understanding

Company: iLOQ Oy provides secure access to buildings by transforming mechanical locking into functional and flexible digital and mobile access management systems. This is done by offering electronic locking without batteries or cables.

Target: iLOQ´s team wanted to increase their knowledge about their product-specific emissions since the data was not previously available, but often asked about. The target was also to add value for reporting and marketing purposes which could be reached through a Life Cycle Assessment.

Case: LCA of a lock cylinder and escutcheon for comparing alternative solutions and manufacturing materials.

Results: The study was insightful since the result showed that the environmental footprint hotspots were found in unsuspected parts of the products LCA.

Action: This was their first step into making LCAs of their full product range. Now that the first LCA is done they have the knowledge and understanding needed to continue with the process.

"I especially enjoyed modeling the LCA on the software, as it was visually easy to follow and added understanding about where the environmental impacts arise from." -Krista Huttu, iLOQ Oy

Testimonials

  • "Intense learning and a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills, even without prior experience; the program is accessible to everyone and highly suitable for those interested in the field."

    Eveliina Araja

  • "For a few months I was reading about LCAs, trying to understand the standards, tools and concept. The 2 weeks of the course provided a great insight on the LCA process, much more that I could've done in a year of own research. I'm eager to start the hands-on project!"

    Krista Huttu - iLOQ

  • “I had a fantastic experience working with the Environmental Impacts Academy. Their team was incredibly supportive in training, enabling me to successfully complete a screening life cycle analysis. Highly recommended!”

    Jenna Browne - Carbon Forest Products Limited

  • Andreea Ghiocel - The CSR Agency

    "My experience with the LCA training provided by the was exceptional as it equipped me with a solid understanding of LCA."

    Andreea Ghiocel - The CSR Agency

  • "A great way to kickstart your career as an LCA specialist, providing a solid foundational understanding of the topic."

    Minni Tynkkynen

  • Zien Hussein

    "The weekly sessions with experts were invaluable, elevating my work and LCA knowledge. I highly recommend it to professionals and businesses pursuing sustainability."

    Zien Hussein

  • "At first, I had doubts about the two-week training period, but it pleasantly surprised me. It provided ample time for me to grasp and fully comprehend the content."

    Kwame Agyemang

  • "I really liked the collaborative aspect of the program. Besides gaining valuable insights from my own project, I also learned a lot from the other attendees."

    Isha Sen

  • Casey Guo

    "EIA paired me with my company, and I was absolutely thrilled. The project was fantastic, so I felt very fortunate to work with them and to learn LCA."

    Casey Guo

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