This advanced workshop on LCA for Smart Products and IoT Devices equips participants with LCA techniques to assess and optimize the environmental impact of IoT products. Over three days, participants will gain hands-on experience with LCA tools, analyzing each product life cycle stage. Ideal for PhD scholars, academicians, and industry professionals, the workshop focuses on enhancing sustainability in smart technology design.
Aim
The aim of this workshop is to provide advanced insights into the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology for smart products and IoT devices, equipping participants with the tools and techniques to evaluate, optimize, and reduce the environmental impact of these technologies throughout their life cycle—from design to end-of-life management.
Structure
Day 1: Advanced LCA Methodology for IoT Devices
Introduction to LCA for IoT
Overview of advanced LCA concepts and standards (ISO 14040/44)
Hands-on: Define goal, scope, and functional unit for an IoT device.
LCA Tools and Software
Using SimaPro, GaBi, and OpenLCA for detailed LCA modeling
Hands-on: Analyze a smart product using LCA software.
Environmental Impact Hotspot Analysis
Identifying and analyzing key environmental impacts (e.g., energy, materials)
Hands-on: Perform hotspot analysis on an IoT device.
Day 2: Advanced LCA Techniques and Optimization
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) for IoT Products
Advanced data collection methods for LCI
Hands-on: Gather LCI data for an IoT device.
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
MCDA for evaluating trade-offs in sustainability
Hands-on: Apply MCDA to optimize an IoT device’s design.
Circular Economy and LCA
Applying circular economy principles to IoT devices
Hands-on: Design a circular economy model for an IoT product.
Day 3: Real-World Applications and Optimization
Energy Efficiency and Impact Optimization
Techniques for improving energy efficiency in IoT devices
Hands-on: Optimize energy consumption of a smart device.
End-of-Life Management
Assessing recycling, remanufacturing, and disposal strategies
Hands-on: Develop an end-of-life management plan for an IoT device.
Case Studies and Group Presentations
Review real-world case studies and best practices in IoT LCA
Hands-on: Present LCA analysis and sustainability improvements for a chosen IoT device.
Important Dates
Registration Ends
04: 00 PM
Workshop Dates
2026-01-26
05 : 30 PM
05 : 30 PM
What You Will Gain
Outcomes
Proficiency in LCA tools (SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA)
Ability to assess and optimize the environmental impact of smart products and IoT devices
Knowledge of circular economy strategies and sustainability practices
Skill in creating LCA reports and sustainability recommendations
Certification to enhance career opportunities in sustainability and environmental management.
Who Should Attend
PhD scholars, academicians, faculty, and industry professionals in environmental science, engineering, or sustainability fields. Basic knowledge of product life cycles and sustainability concepts is required; prior experience with LCA tools is beneficial but not mandatory.
