Fundamentals of Sustainability in Manufacturing Businesses
Course Summary
The shift towards sustainability is transforming technical and professional processes across the manufacturing industry, and understanding the key drivers is essential for staying competitive. This course, the Fundamentals of Sustainability in Manufacturing Businesses, explores carbon emissions, regulatory requirements, and the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), with a special focus on remanufacturing.
Designed for professionals across all career stages and roles within the manufacturing supply chain, this course provides practical insights into reducing environmental impact and meeting evolving regulations. Whether you’re new to sustainability or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course will equip you with the essential tools to make informed, impactful decisions in your organisation.
This is the second in a series of 3 courses, that provide targeted learning when done as standalone modules but are most effective when done in sequence.
- Fundamentals of ReMake
- Fundamentals of Sustainability in Manufacturing Businesses
- Fundamentals of Digital Product Passports
In this course it is assumed that learners have a base understanding of the circular economy, and the steps typically undertaken to remanufacture a product core. Learners who are unfamiliar with these concepts should first complete part 1 in the ReMake Learning Series - Fundamentals of ReMake.
NOTE: This is a self-directed course delivered online. Please use the code to register.
The Fundamentals of Sustainability in Manufacturing Businesses course is made up of the following topics:
• The 3 pillars of sustainability
• Understanding carbon emissions
• Regulatory drivers for sustainability
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) fundamentals
• Key actions to implement
Periodic knowledge checks are conducted throughout this course.
During this course, participants will:
- Understand carbon emissions and their impact: distinguish between carbon emissions, carbon equivalent emissions, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Recognise the urgency of achieving net zero: explain why sustainability is a strategic imperative for manufacturing businesses and the wider economy.
- Navigate key sustainability regulations and policies: identify the main regulatory drivers for sustainability in the UK and internationally, and recognise the impact of sustainability legislation on trade, supply chains, and procurement.
- Develop a foundational knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): explain how LCA results can inform decision-making for sustainable product design and process optimisation. And identify specific LCA considerations for remanufactured goods.
This course has been designed for time-scarce professionals across all career stages in the manufacturing supply chain, who want to better engage in conversations around value retention.
A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of this course.
This course has been developed by NMIS.
Free of charge.
Dates & Venues
| Date | Available now |
|---|---|
| Location | Self-directed online learning |
| Duration | 30 - 45 minutes |
| Cost | Free |
| Course token | Please use code: REMAKE_LCA |
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