Skills to proficiently approach the GHG Inventory (greenhouse gases, greenhouse gases) of an organization. Basic skills for the LCA approach (life cycle analysis) to the Carbon footprint with emphasis on the "product development" will be provided to conceive, design, and realize more "sustainable" products. A focused knowledge on how to implement energy management systems in a sustainable way. Case studies, practical applications and market analysis will provide additional knowledge and skills on how to set up a study according to the specific matter of the course.
Course Prerequisites
None industrial or environmental engineering background is a plus, but it is not mandatory.
Teaching Methods
Online lectures
Assessment Methods
Multiple-choice questionnaire and a 10 minute interview to discuss the questionnaire.
Texts
Slides, scientific literature and topic specific videos
Contents
This program aims at the acquisition of concepts related with regulations, certifications, practices and tools that can be applied in the field of "Sustainability", according to SDGs 9/12/13/7 of the 2030 UN Agenda) with a particular focus on goal 13 "Climate Change". - Topic 1 (4 hours) "Environmental Sustainability - Context and Regulations" - Topic 2 (4 hours) "Sustainability Reports" - Topic 3 (4 hours) "Measuring the environmental sustainability of an organization" - Topic 4 (4 hours) "Measuring the environmental sustainability of a product" - Topic 5 (5 hours) "Case studies and real applications" - Topic 6 (2 hours) "Today’s market and greenwashing".
