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Introduction à l'Analyse du Cycle de Vie - de la pensée à la pratique

Manuele Margni, François Maréchal, Pascal Lesage, and Cécile Bulle

Vous voulez apprendre ce qu’est la pensée cycle de vie et la vision systémique? Vous souhaitez apprendre à calculer et à interpréter l’empreinte environnementale d’un produit, d’un service ou d’une technologie?

Ce cours est une introduction à l’analyse du cycle de vie. Vous apprendrez les principes et concepts nécessaires pour décrire une chaîne de valeur du berceau au tombeau, calculer un inventaire d’émissions polluantes et de consommation de ressources, le traduire en indicateurs d’impact et le mettre à l’échelle d’une unité fonctionnelle selon les principes de la norme ISO 14044 et les meilleures pratiques internationales.

Ce cours a été développé par le Centre international de référence sur le cycle de vie (CIRAIG).

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Learning objectives

Avec ce cours tu apprendras à :
Réfléchir selon les principes de la perspective du cycle de vie
Définir les objectifs d’une acv et poser les bases pour analyser un système de produits

Réaliser un inventaire d’émissions et consommation de ressources
Décrire le cadre d’analyse de l’évaluation des impacts environnementaux
Interpréter, comparer les résultats d’un profil d’une empreinte environnementale

Avec ce cours tu apprendras à :
Réfléchir selon les principes de la perspective du cycle de vie
Définir les objectifs d’une acv et poser les bases pour analyser un système de produits
Réaliser un inventaire d’émissions et consommation de ressources
Décrire le cadre d’analyse de l’évaluation des impacts environnementaux
Interpréter, comparer les résultats d’un profil d’une empreinte environnementale

Syllabus

Semaine 1: Introduction à la perspective du cycle de vie

Semaine 2: Définir les objectifs et le champ de l'étude

Semaine 3: Inventaire du cycle de vie

Semaine 4: Évaluer les impacts du cycle de vie

Semaine 5: Interprétation et limitations en ACV

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, and possible dealbreakers

Cette introduction développe les principes et concepts de l'analyse du cycle de vie, depuis la définition des objectifs jusqu'à l'interprétation des résultats

Les instructeurs sont des experts reconnus dans le domaine de l'analyse du cycle de vie, le CIRAIG est un centre de référence international

Le cours couvre tous les aspects de l'ACV, de la définition des objectifs à l'interprétation des résultats

Les exercices pratiques et les études de cas permettent aux apprenants d'appliquer les concepts appris

Le cours est accessible aux débutants et aux professionnels souhaitant approfondir leurs connaissances en ACV

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction à l'Analyse du Cycle de Vie - de la pensée à la pratique with these activities:

Review Principles of Life Cycle Thinking

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Review the basic principles of life cycle thinking to strengthen your foundational understanding of the course materials.

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Read the overview of life cycle thinking in the course materials.
Complete the interactive exercise on the principles of life cycle thinking.

Participate in Online Discussion Forums

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Engage with your peers to clarify concepts, share different perspectives, and expand your understanding of the course material.

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Post questions or comments on the discussion forums.
Respond to questions and comments from other participants.

Explore Case Studies on Environmental Impact Assessment

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Gain practical insights into environmental impact assessment through real-world case studies.

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Identify relevant case studies from academic journals or industry reports.
Analyze the methodology and results of the case studies.

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Develop an Environmental Impact Profile for a Product

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Apply your knowledge to create a comprehensive environmental impact profile for a product of your choice, demonstrating your proficiency in life cycle assessment.

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Select a product and define the scope of the assessment.
Collect data on the life cycle stages of the product.
Calculate the environmental impacts using the appropriate methodologies.
Interpret the results and develop recommendations for improvement.

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction à l'Analyse du Cycle de Vie - de la pensée à la pratique will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Life Cycle Assessment Specialist

Life Cycle Assessment Specialists use the principles of life cycle assessment to assess the environmental impacts of products and services. They may work in roles like Environmental Consulting, where they provide consulting services to organizations on how to improve the sustainability of their products and services, or in Research and Development, where they develop new methods and tools for life cycle assessment.

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Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Managers develop and implement strategies to improve the sustainability of an organization's operations and supply chain. They may also work with external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives. This course can help Sustainability Managers understand the principles of life cycle assessment and how to use it to assess the environmental impacts of their organization's products and services.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

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Environmental Scientist

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Environmental Engineer

An Environmental Engineer uses the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. Environmental Engineers may work in roles like Environmental Consulting, designing solutions to environmental problems, and Environmental Management, where they ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This course may be useful as it provides a foundation for understanding the principles of life cycle assessment, which is used to assess the environmental impacts of products and services. This knowledge can be valuable for Environmental Engineers who work on projects related to sustainability and environmental impact.

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Supply Chain Manager

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Operations Manager

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Environmental Policy Analyst

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Risk Manager

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Data Analyst

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Product Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager

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Software Engineer

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We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction à l'Analyse du Cycle de Vie - de la pensée à la pratique.

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