Workshop: 'Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle'

• Carbon footprint measures the amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that are emitted by a person, an organization, a product, or an activity. It can be used to compare the environmental impact of different things and to find ways to reduce it. There are different ways to calculate a carbon footprint, depending on what is being measured and how. Some common methods are the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for organizations, consumption-based emissions accounting for countries, and life cycle assessment for products.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in newspaper production can use different tools and data sources to collect and analyse the information. This can also use different methods and standards to assess the environmental impacts, such as ReCiPe3, which is a widely used impact assessment methodology. A life cycle assessment in newspaper production can provide useful insights and recommendations for improving the environmental performance and sustainability of newspaper production.

Program content

Day 1: Introduction to GHG Accounting and LCA (1.5 hours)

Session 1 (30 mins):

Welcome and Introduction

Overview of Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Importance of GHG emissions in the context of newspaper production

Session 2 (30 mins):

Basics of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Key components and stages of LCA

Relevance of LCA in the printing industry

Session 3 (30 mins):

Case studies: Successful implementations of GHG accounting and LCA in similar industries

Q&A and Discussion

Day 2: GHG Emissions in Newspaper Production (1.5 hours)

Session 1 (30 mins):

Understanding emissions in raw material extraction and processing

Energy consumption and emissions in paper manufacturing

Session 2 (30 mins):

Transportation-related emissions in the supply chain

Sustainable sourcing practices

Session 3 (30 mins):

Case studies: Real-world examples of GHG reduction strategies

Q&A and Discussion

Day 3: GHG Emissions in Printing Processes (1.5 hours)

Session 1 (30 mins):

Overview of printing technologies and their environmental impact

Energy consumption during the printing process

Session 2 (30 mins):

Waste generation and disposal in printing

Sustainable printing practices

Session 3 (30 mins):

Case studies: Implementing sustainable practices in printing

Q&A and Discussion

Day 4: Implementing GHG Accounting and LCA in the Industry (1.5 hours)

Session 1 (30 mins):

Developing a GHG inventory for newspaper production

Integrating LCA into business decision-making

Session 2 (30 mins):

Regulatory considerations and compliance

Reporting and communicating sustainability achievements

Session 3 (30 mins):

Interactive workshop: Creating a roadmap for GHG reduction in newspaper production

Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

This agenda aims to cover the key aspects of GHG accounting and LCA in the context of newspaper production and printing, providing a solid foundation for participants to become well-versed sustainability consultants in the industry.