Program Overview

Course Overview

The NHS Supplier Road Map for LCA/Environmental Declaration of Products is a one-day course designed for NHS suppliers aiming to meet new sustainability requirements. Participants will learn about Life Cycle Assessments, Environmental Product Declarations, and how to align their products with NHS sustainability goals.

Course Details

What You Study

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for suppliers aiming to meet NHS sustainability expectations. You gain an understanding of the tools and methodologies required to conduct comprehensive LCAs and produce EPDs.

• Understanding the NHS Net Zero Carbon Supplier Framework
• Key environmental indicators in carbon reporting
• Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Applying LCA within the healthcare sector
• Objectives and key components of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
• The role of EPDs in NHS procurement
• Common challenges in meeting sustainability requirements – and how to overcome them

How You Learn

• Face-to-face, on-campus delivery
• Interactive teaching with real-world case studies
• Expert-led discussions on compliance and best practices

How You Are Assessed

There is no formal assessment for this course.

Entry Requirements

Participants should have at least Level 3 knowledge of sustainability and/or supply chain management.

Employability

As sustainability becomes a core requirement for NHS suppliers, professionals with expertise in LCA, carbon reporting, and environmental product declarations will be in high demand. This course equips participants with essential skills to ensure compliance, enhance sustainability credentials, and support business growth in the healthcare supply chain.

Part-time

Entry

• Fee for applicants: £350
• Length: 1 day

Career Opportunities

This course equips participants with essential skills to ensure compliance, enhance sustainability credentials, and support business growth in the healthcare supply chain.