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.