Fundamentals of Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA)

• 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

Prerequisites

• 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

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?