ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint of Products Lead Verifier Training Course eLearning | PECB

Description

Develop the expertise to assess and verify product carbon footprints in line with ISO 14067. This professional training programme equips participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a product’s life cycle, assess carbon footprint quantification, and verify the accuracy and reliability of reported information.

Through structured learning and practical examples, participants gain insight into life cycle assessment principles, data quality, carbon footprint calculations, verification methodologies, and reporting requirements. The course supports professionals seeking to strengthen their competence in product carbon footprint verification, environmental performance, and credible climate reporting.

Delivered through PECB eLearning by Caarel Quality Services & Solutions Limited, the programme supports professional development in product carbon footprint quantification and verification.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14067.
• Evaluate product carbon footprint studies and life cycle assessment methodologies.
• Assess greenhouse gas emissions data, calculations, assumptions, and boundaries.
• Apply verification principles to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of carbon footprint information.
• Identify discrepancies, document findings, and support credible verification reporting.
• Promote reliable carbon footprint information to support sustainability and climate action.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Product Carbon Footprinting

• Fundamentals of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
• Introduction to ISO 14067 and its applications
• Principles of life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Understanding product carbon footprints

2. ISO 14067 Requirements and Principles

• Scope and application of the standard
• Principles of product carbon footprint quantification
• Defining the product system and functional unit
• Establishing system boundaries and allocation procedures

3. Product Carbon Footprint Quantification

• Life cycle inventory data collection
• Identifying and quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and removals
• Carbon footprint calculations
• Data quality, assumptions, and uncertainty considerations

4. Verification Planning and Preparation

• Verification objectives, scope, and criteria
• Reviewing carbon footprint studies and supporting documentation
• Assessing data sources, methodologies, and calculation procedures
• Identifying material risks and potential discrepancies

5. Conducting Verification Activities

• Evaluating evidence and data reliability
• Assessing methodological consistency
• Identifying errors, omissions, and inconsistencies
• Documenting verification findings

6. Verification Reporting and Follow-Up

• Preparing verification conclusions and reports
• Communicating findings and limitations
• Addressing identified discrepancies
• Supporting credible environmental reporting and continual improvement

7. Practical Application

• Product carbon footprint case studies
• Review of carbon footprint data and calculations
• Verification scenarios and evidence evaluation
• Applying ISO 14067 principles in organisational contexts

Who Should Attend?

• Environmental and Sustainability Professionals
• Carbon Footprint and Greenhouse Gas Accounting Specialists
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioners
• Environmental Auditors and Verification Professionals
• ESG, Climate Reporting, and Compliance Specialists
• Consultants supporting product sustainability and carbon management
• Professionals involved in environmental performance and climate action

Requirements / Instructions

• Basic knowledge of environmental management or sustainability is recommended.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting or life cycle assessment is beneficial but not essential.
• Participants should be prepared to complete the assigned eLearning modules and assessments.
• A reliable internet connection and suitable computer are recommended.

Course Details

• Delivery Mode: PECB eLearning
• Duration: As specified by the applicable PECB course programme
• Training Provider: Caarel Quality Services & Solutions Limited
• Certification Pathway: Subject to applicable PECB training, examination, and certification requirements

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the applicable training and certification requirements, participants will be better equipped to evaluate product carbon footprint studies, assess quantification methodologies, and undertake relevant verification activities in accordance with ISO 14067 and the applicable professional framework.