Course contents This course provides an advanced exploration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies, following the international standards ISO 14040 and 14044. The programme focuses on the environmental evaluation of energy systems, providing doctoral candidates with the analytical tools to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of products and services throughout their entire life cycle. The curriculum covers the four fundamental stages of LCA: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. Students will examine the most widely used models and updated databases for inventory analysis, specifically focusing on the proper evaluation of reference systems for electricity and [...]