Training with OpenLCA Software (Part B: Implementing LCA analysis in the software)

Trainers: Dimitra-Nektaria Fragkouli, Dr. Sofia Papadaki
Dignity Private Company

This training session is the second part of an introduction to the OpenLCA software. It guides users through creating and organizing processes, defining flows, using parameters for both real and literature-based data and setting up product systems. The session also covers assigning providers, running calculations, interpreting results through the contribution tree and comparing scenarios using the project feature. The focus is on accurately modelling environmental impacts to support sustainability analysis.

Training with OpenLCA Software (Part A: Before entering the software)

Trainers: Dimitra-Nektaria Fragkouli, Dr. Sofia Papadaki
Dignity Private Company

This e-module offers a comprehensive introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its implementation using the OpenLCA software. It begins by outlining the purpose of LCA in the context of global sustainability efforts and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The module explains the three dimensions of sustainability—environmental, economic, and social—and focuses on the environmental aspect.
Learners are introduced to key tools: OpenLCA software, the EcoInvent database and the ReCiPe 2016 Hierarchist methodology. The module also presents a real-world case study from the AccelWater project, focusing on improving the sustainability of dairy and brewery industries in Greece through industrial symbiosis and resource valorization. It concludes with practical guidance on inventory creation and data challenges, providing a solid foundation for conducting an environmental LCA.