About This Course
Climate accountability is no longer optional. Regulators, investors, and supply chain partners increasingly demand transparent, verifiable data on the greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the products they buy, fund, or distribute. ISO 14067:2018 — the international standard for the carbon footprint of products — provides the definitive framework for quantifying and communicating those emissions across the full product life cycle, from raw material extraction through end-of-life disposal.
TrainingComplex's ISO 14067:2018 – Greenhouse Gases: Carbon Footprint of Products Training is a rigorous five-day programme designed to take participants from foundational climate science and life cycle thinking through to practical CFP studies they can conduct and defend in a professional context. The course aligns closely with the requirements of ISO 14067:2018 and its supporting standards, including ISO 14044 on life cycle assessment and the GHG Protocol Product Standard, ensuring participants understand both the letter and the intent of the framework.
Over five intensive days, delegates work through the complete CFP workflow: scoping a study, defining system boundaries, collecting primary and secondary activity data, selecting appropriate characterisation factors, calculating emissions results, handling uncertainty and allocation, and preparing a conformant CFP report and communication. Each module combines conceptual instruction with hands-on exercises drawn from real product categories — manufactured goods, agricultural commodities, processed food, construction materials, and digital services — so that learning is immediately transferable to participants' own organisational contexts.
By the end of the programme, participants will be equipped not only to lead internal CFP studies but also to engage confidently with third-party verifiers, respond to customer questionnaires, and contribute to product-level sustainability strategies. Organisations that invest in this training gain a credible, audit-ready capability to meet emerging carbon disclosure obligations and to differentiate their products in markets where low-carbon credentials command a premium.
Who Should Attend
- Environmental and Sustainability Managers responsible for corporate or product-level GHG reporting
- Product Stewardship and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialists
- Procurement and Supply Chain Officers who need to evaluate supplier carbon data
- Quality, HSE, and Compliance Officers supporting environmental management systems
- Engineers and R&D professionals involved in eco-design and product development
- CSR and ESG Reporting Officers preparing sustainability disclosures
- Auditors and Verifiers seeking competence in product carbon footprint verification
- Consultants advising clients on carbon labelling, green claims, and climate strategy
Learning Objectives
- Explain the structure, scope, and normative requirements of ISO 14067:2018 and its relationship to ISO 14040/14044 and the GHG Protocol
- Define and apply key concepts including functional unit, reference flow, system boundary, and product category rules (PCRs)
- Conduct a complete carbon footprint of products study following the ISO 14067:2018 methodology
- Identify, collect, and evaluate primary and secondary life cycle inventory (LCI) data for multiple product categories
- Apply allocation procedures, system expansion, and cut-off rules correctly in complex multi-output systems
- Calculate global warming potential (GWP) results using appropriate characterisation factors and IPCC emission factors
- Assess and document uncertainty, data quality, and sensitivity in a CFP study
- Prepare a conformant CFP report and CFP communication that meets ISO 14067:2018 disclosure requirements
- Distinguish between partial and full CFP studies and select the appropriate scope for a given business need
- Plan and support a third-party critical review or verification of a CFP study
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Climate Science and the Carbon Footprint Imperative
- The greenhouse effect, global warming potential, and the IPCC characterisation framework
- Key greenhouse gases covered by ISO 14067:2018 and their 100-year GWP values
- The policy landscape: Paris Agreement, carbon markets, CBAM, and mandatory disclosure trends
- Difference between organisational GHG inventories (ISO 14064-1) and product carbon footprints (ISO 14067)
- Business drivers for CFP: procurement requirements, green claims, investor disclosure, and eco-labelling
- Overview of the ISO 14060 family of standards and how ISO 14067:2018 fits within it
Module 2: Structure and Normative Requirements of ISO 14067:2018
- Scope, terms, and definitions: navigating the normative text of ISO 14067:2018
- Relationship to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044: where LCA methodology governs CFP studies
- Difference between a partial CFP and a full CFP and when each is appropriate
- The four phases of a CFP study: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation
- Conformance requirements and the meaning of 'in accordance with' versus 'consistent with' the standard
- Documentation and transparency obligations throughout the CFP study process
Module 3: Goal and Scope Definition
- Articulating the goal of a CFP study: intended application, audience, and comparative assertions
- Defining the functional unit and reference flow for different product types
- Selecting the system boundary: cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate, and gate-to-gate approaches
- Identifying and justifying cut-off criteria and excluded processes
- Product category rules (PCRs): purpose, structure, and how to locate or develop applicable PCRs
- Documenting assumptions and limitations in the goal and scope phase
Module 4: Life Cycle Inventory Data Collection and Management
- Mapping the product system: process flow diagrams and unit process identification
- Primary data collection: activity data from manufacturing, transport, energy use, and waste streams
- Secondary data sources: national LCI databases, ecoinvent, industry average datasets, and emission factor libraries
- Data quality assessment using the pedigree matrix: reliability, completeness, temporal, geographical, and technological representativeness
- Handling missing data: estimation approaches, proxy data, and conservative assumptions
- Building and organising an LCI data table for a multi-stage product system
Module 5: Allocation, System Expansion, and Multi-Output Processes
- Understanding co-products, by-products, and waste: definitional distinctions under ISO 14067
- The allocation hierarchy: physical causality, other physical relationships, and economic allocation
- System expansion and substitution credits: when and how to apply them
- Allocation in recycling and end-of-life scenarios: the 50/50 rule, cut-off approach, and closed-loop approximation
- Practical allocation workshop: dairy processing, agricultural co-products, and manufacturing scrap
- Documenting allocation choices and justifying them to verifiers and stakeholders
Module 6: Carbon Footprint Calculation and Impact Assessment
- Translating LCI results into GWP impact scores using IPCC AR6 characterisation factors
- Calculating biogenic carbon flows: uptake, release, and the treatment of biogenic CO₂ under ISO 14067
- Handling land use change (LUC) emissions: methodological options and data sources
- Carbon storage and delayed emissions: accounting rules and limitations
- Aggregating results across life cycle stages to produce a total CFP value
- Spreadsheet-based CFP calculation exercise: step-by-step computation for a consumer product
Module 7: Uncertainty, Sensitivity Analysis, and Data Quality Reporting
- Sources of uncertainty in CFP studies: parameter, scenario, and model uncertainty
- Quantitative uncertainty analysis: Monte Carlo simulation concepts and simplified range estimation
- Sensitivity analysis: identifying key parameters that drive CFP results
- Contribution analysis: disaggregating results by life cycle stage and process to locate carbon hotspots
- Reporting uncertainty findings in a way that is transparent yet accessible to non-technical audiences
- Using uncertainty and sensitivity results to prioritise data improvement efforts
Module 8: CFP Report and Communication Requirements
- Mandatory content of a conformant CFP report under ISO 14067:2018 Section 7
- CFP communication: permitted claims, labelling formats, and quantitative declarations
- Distinguishing CFP communications from broader environmental product declarations (EPDs) under ISO 14025
- Avoiding misleading green claims: legal exposure and ISO 14021 guardrails for self-declared claims
- Developing audience-specific CFP summaries for consumers, B2B customers, and investors
- Practical drafting exercise: preparing a compliant CFP report section and a CFP product communication
Module 9: Critical Review and Third-Party Verification
- The purpose and types of critical review under ISO 14044: internal panel, external expert, and stakeholder review
- When critical review is mandatory under ISO 14067:2018 and when it is recommended
- Selecting and briefing a critical reviewer or verification body: competence requirements
- The verification process: document review, site visits, data sampling, and findings resolution
- Preparing a CFP study for verification: documentation checklist and common verifier queries
- Post-verification responsibilities: responding to findings, correcting the study, and maintaining records
Module 10: CFP in Practice: Strategy, Integration, and Continuous Improvement
- Embedding CFP into product development and eco-design: using hotspot analysis to drive innovation
- Integrating product CFP data into corporate Scope 3 GHG inventories under ISO 14064-1
- Communicating CFP results to procurement, sales, and marketing teams effectively
- Carbon reduction roadmaps: setting science-based targets at the product level
- Monitoring and updating CFP studies over time: triggers for recalculation and version control
- Building organisational capacity: training plans, internal review cycles, and knowledge management for CFP programmes
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of environmental management concepts and general awareness of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Familiarity with ISO management system standards (such as ISO 14001) or prior exposure to life cycle thinking is beneficial but not mandatory. No advanced scientific or engineering background is required; a willingness to engage with quantitative data and structured analytical frameworks is sufficient preparation for this course.
Training Methodology
- Structured instructor-led sessions presenting ISO 14067:2018 clause-by-clause with annotated standard text and worked examples
- Hands-on CFP calculation workshops using pre-built spreadsheet tools where participants compute emissions for real product scenarios
- Case study analysis covering manufactured goods, agricultural products, processed food, and construction materials to illustrate sector-specific challenges
- Small-group system boundary mapping exercises where teams draw process flow diagrams and justify inclusion or exclusion decisions
- Data quality scoring exercises using the pedigree matrix to teach participants how to assess and document LCI data uncertainty
- Mock CFP report drafting sessions with structured peer review against the ISO 14067:2018 conformance checklist
- Guided critical review simulation in which participants take turns as study team and independent reviewer, applying the standard's verification requirements
- Reflective debrief discussions at the close of each day to consolidate learning and surface application questions from participants' own organisations
Organisational Benefits
- Builds an in-house, audit-ready capability for product-level carbon accounting, reducing reliance on external consultants
- Strengthens credibility of sustainability disclosures and green product claims with regulators, customers, and investors
- Supports compliance with emerging carbon border adjustment mechanisms and mandatory product carbon disclosure regulations
- Enables procurement teams to evaluate and compare supplier carbon data on a consistent, ISO-aligned basis
- Differentiates products in markets where verified low-carbon credentials command pricing or tendering advantages
- Reduces the risk of greenwashing claims by grounding environmental communications in internationally recognised methodology
- Accelerates eco-design initiatives by giving R&D teams the tools to identify and target carbon hotspots in product systems
- Strengthens the organisation's overall environmental management system and contributes to ISO 14001 continual improvement objectives
Where Is ISO 14067:2018 – Greenhouse Gases: Carbon Footprint of Products Training Offered?
This course runs in-person across: Kigali, Johannesburg, Accra, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Riyadh, Naivasha, Cape Town, Lagos, Kampala, Dubai, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Arusha, Pretoria, Abuja, Kisumu, Nakuru, Zanzibar, plus Live Virtual (online) cohorts. Browse live dates for your city below.
Upcoming Schedules
| Location | Format | Dates | Price |
|---|
| Live Virtual |
Online |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
KES 80,000 |
| Kigali, Rwanda |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 1,900 |
| Johannesburg, South Africa |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,500 |
| Accra, Ghana |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Mombasa, Kenya |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,300 |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,500 |
| Naivasha, Kenya |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
| Cape Town, South Africa |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Lagos, Nigeria |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,500 |
| Kampala, Uganda |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 1,900 |
| Kampala, Uganda |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
USD 1,900 |
| Accra, Ghana |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
USD 4,100 |
| Naivasha, Kenya |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an LCA expert before attending this course?
No prior LCA expertise is required. The course is designed for professionals with a general environmental or sustainability background who need to develop practical CFP competence. The first two modules build the necessary conceptual foundation before moving into methodology and calculation.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. Participants who attend the full five-day programme and complete the course exercises will receive a TrainingComplex Certificate of Completion in ISO 14067:2018 – Greenhouse Gases: Carbon Footprint of Products. This certificate documents your competence for professional portfolios, employer records, and verification body applications.
Does this course prepare me to conduct a CFP study independently?
Yes. The course is structured around the complete CFP workflow, and by day five participants will have worked through every stage of a CFP study using real data. You will leave with reusable spreadsheet tools, a conformance checklist, and sufficient methodological grounding to lead a study in your own organisation.
Is this course relevant for services as well as physical products?
ISO 14067:2018 applies to goods and services, so the methodology covered is equally relevant to both. The case studies include both physical products and digital or service-based offerings, ensuring participants from service industries can contextualise the learning to their own product systems.
What materials and tools will participants receive?
Each participant receives a full course workbook, annotated ISO 14067:2018 reference guide, LCI data collection templates, a GWP calculation spreadsheet, a CFP report drafting template, and a critical review checklist. All materials are provided in digital format and may be used immediately in participants' professional work.
