Fundamentals of Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA)
Fundamentals of Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA)
Learn to assess the social and socioeconomic performance and impacts of a product, service, or activity across its entire life cycle, using the Type 1 S-LCA method (rating scale approach).
Define the Type 1 S-LCA methodology (rating scale) and understand its scope of application
Identify the issues and value of social life cycle assessment
Conduct a social life cycle asssessment on a simplified exercise
Module 1 — 3 hours, remote
Core principles of S-LCA and initial application
Introduction to the methodological principles of S-LCA
Overview of the different approaches, reference documents, and available data sources
Module 2 — 7 hours, in-person
Hands-on application using a real-world case study
Goal and scope definition
Objective and functional unit
System boundary (organisations)
Stakeholders
Social hotspot identification
Introduction to the Social Hotspots Database (SHDB)
Using the Risk Mapping Tool
Selecting indicators for assessment
Outcome indicators and activity variables
Assessment
Rating scales
Aggregation methods
Interpreting results
Requirements for sound result interpretation
Principles of responsible communication
Next steps and applications of S-LCA findings
Conclusion and summary of actions
Structured presentations
Small-group work
Practical exercises based on case studies
Training workbook provided to all participants
Any professional required to read, interpret, or conduct a social life cycle assessment — including LCA project managers, product managers, R&D managers, environmental managers, human rights officers, responsible sourcing managers, and related roles.
Prerequisites
A working knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology
At the start and end of the training: knowledge validation test
During the training: ongoing assessment of learning progress through case studies, quizzes, practical exercises, and similar activities
Individual certificate of completion awarded upon conclusion of the training
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Companies may draw on the services of a skills development operator (OPCO — opérateur de compétences) to fund this training.
To identify your OPCO, visit the France Compétences website: Which OPCO applies to me?
Summary note 
Model a LCA