ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint of Products Lead Verifier Training Course Live Virtual Tutor-Led | PECB

Description

The ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint of Products Lead Verifier Training Course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to assess product carbon footprints, evaluate lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, and verify the accuracy and reliability of carbon footprint information.

Participants gain an understanding of ISO 14067 requirements, lifecycle assessment principles, carbon footprint quantification, data quality, reporting, and verification methodologies. The course emphasises evidence-based evaluation, methodological consistency, and credible reporting to support environmental transparency and informed decision-making.

Delivered by Caarel Quality Services & Solutions Limited through a Live Virtual Tutor-Led format, the programme follows the applicable PECB training and certification pathway, helping professionals develop competence in product carbon footprint verification and environmental sustainability.

What You Will Learn

• Understand ISO 14067 principles and requirements for product carbon footprint quantification.
• Evaluate lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product carbon footprint studies.
• Assess data quality, calculation methods, assumptions, and supporting evidence.
• Apply verification principles to evaluate the reliability of reported carbon footprint information.
• Identify discrepancies, document findings, and prepare verification reports.
• Support credible environmental claims, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Product Carbon Footprinting

• Fundamentals of carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions
• Purpose, scope, and application of ISO 14067
• Relationship between product carbon footprints and lifecycle assessment
• Business and environmental benefits of carbon footprint assessment

2. ISO 14067 Framework and Requirements

• Principles and requirements for quantifying product carbon footprints
• Defining the product system, functional unit, and system boundaries
• Lifecycle stages and greenhouse gas accounting
• Allocation procedures and relevant exclusions
• Data requirements and documentation

3. Product Carbon Footprint Quantification

• Collecting primary and secondary lifecycle data
• Identifying emission sources across the product lifecycle
• Applying emission factors and calculation methodologies
• Evaluating assumptions, uncertainties, and data quality
• Interpreting and documenting carbon footprint results

4. Verification Planning and Preparation

• Principles and objectives of verification
• Defining verification scope, criteria, and objectives
• Risk-based verification planning
• Establishing evidence requirements and verification procedures

5. Conducting Verification Activities

• Reviewing carbon footprint studies and supporting documentation
• Evaluating calculations, data sources, and methodological consistency
• Sampling and gathering objective evidence
• Assessing compliance with applicable ISO 14067 requirements
• Identifying discrepancies and potential misstatements

6. Verification Findings and Reporting

• Documenting findings and nonconformities
• Evaluating the significance of identified issues
• Communicating findings to relevant stakeholders
• Preparing clear, evidence-based verification reports
• Reviewing corrective actions and outstanding issues

7. Practical Application

• Product carbon footprint case studies
• Practical exercises in quantification and data evaluation
• Verification scenarios and evidence review
• Applying ISO 14067 principles to organisational contexts

Who Should Attend?

• Environmental and Sustainability Professionals
• Carbon Footprint and Lifecycle Assessment Practitioners
• Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Climate Change Consultants
• Auditors, Verifiers, and Assurance Professionals
• Quality, Environmental, and Compliance Managers
• Consultants supporting carbon accounting and environmental reporting
• Professionals involved in sustainable product development and supply chains

Requirements / Instructions

• Basic knowledge of environmental management, sustainability, or greenhouse gas accounting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with lifecycle assessment or carbon footprint calculations is an advantage.
• Participants should be prepared to engage in practical exercises and case studies.
• A reliable internet connection and suitable computer are required for live virtual participation.
• Any prerequisites for the selected PECB certification examination should be confirmed before enrolment.

Course Details

• Delivery Mode: Live Virtual Tutor-Led
• Typical Duration: 5 days, subject to the applicable PECB course schedule
• Training Provider: Caarel Quality Services & Solutions Limited
• Certification Pathway: PECB, subject to applicable examination and certification requirements

Course Outcome

Upon completion, participants will have a stronger foundation for evaluating product carbon footprint studies, assessing greenhouse gas data and calculations, and conducting structured verification activities aligned with ISO 14067. These competencies can help organisations strengthen environmental reporting credibility, support sustainability objectives, and respond to growing customer and supply-chain expectations for reliable product carbon footprint information.