Event Series

Global environmental challenges require a transition towards more sustainable supply chains for products and services. Sustainability transitions to alternative products, energy, and services will be needed at country, regional, and corporate scale, and will be complex. There is a need for next-generation LCA tools and knowledge to support this.

Life Cycle Assessment continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of society and provides a holistic and scientifically validated impact assessment approach that is applicable to all segments of society and the economy, for products, services and organisations.

Join the Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS) for the 12th LCA Conference in Melbourne, Australia. The Conference will bring together climate and energy practitioners, green building designers, product manufacturers and suppliers, industry users of LCAs and EPDs, government, researchers and LCA professionals to network, learn and debate.

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions are now closed.

All peer-reviewed papers and abstracts of posters and presentations will be published in the conference proceedings (with permission), which will be distributed to conference attendees, and available for wider public access on the conference website at a later date.

This year, we welcome interested organisations to nominate and coordinate conference sessions and workshops. Please contact conference@alcas.asn.au if you're interested.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and a range of packages are outlined in the Sponsorship Prospectus offering a variety of exposure levels at the Conference. Promotional opportunities also exist through attendance at the conference social functions to meet with delegates.

The Conference Committee appreciates your consideration of support for this event and looks forward to the opportunity to develop a mutually beneficial partnership.

Download prospectus

Registration

Early bird registration has been extended until Monday 29th September on the ExOrdo platform.

All fees are listed in AUD.

Registration	Non-Student	Student
Early bird	$1,275	$638
Standard	$1,500	$750
One day	$750	$375

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee will be reviewing all submissions, and is made up of:

Albert Thomas, Indian Institute of Technology
Andrew Moore, Lifecycle Logic
Anna Boyden, Lifecycles
Annette Cowie, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Cecile Bessou, CIRAD
Febelyn Reguyal, University of Auckland
Jingxuan Zhang, RMIT University
Maartje Sevenster, CSIRO
Marguerite Renouf, Lifecycles
Masaharu Motoshita, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Mengyu Li, The University of Sydney
Nana Brotsie-Aryee, Global GreenTag
Nawshad Haque, CSIRO
Nazmul Islam, CSIRO
Olubukola Tokede (Committee Chair), Deakin University
Salman Shooshtarian, RMIT University
Sandra Eady, Lifecycles
Sarah McLaren, Massey University
Tim Grant, Lifecycles
Umer Chaudhry, ThinkStep
Stephen Northey, University of Technology Sydney

Conference Programme

We are excited to announce the release of the official programme for the ALCAS Conference. You can now explore the schedule and plan your sessions to get the most out of your conference experience.

View the full programme here. This information will also be provided in a mobile app which you can download at the conference.

Workshops and Side Events

We're excited to announce that a full schedule of workshops and side events is now available for the day before the conference. The workshop sessions will take place at the conference venue, Novotel Melbourne, and side events will be held at select locations around Melbourne.

Workshops Schedule

Monday 17 November

Novotel Melbourne, Collins Street

8.30am - 10.30am

LCA for Everyone: Simplifying Sustainability with RapidLCA

Cerclos

Discover how life cycle assessment (LCA) can be made simple, practical, and actionable for individuals to project teams measuring sustainability in residential projects. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the fundamentals of LCA and demonstrate how our RapidLCA app empowers you to easily measure and reduce the environmental impact of their residential projects. Walk away with practical skills, real-world examples, and a clear path to making sustainable decisions easier than ever.

1pm - 3pm

Using GreenTag Services, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), for Recognition in Green Star and ISCA

Global GreenTag

As sustainability standards and rating tools continue to shape the built

environment, it is critical for manufacturers, designers, and project teams to

understand how product certifications and declarations can drive both market

recognition and compliance. In Australia and internationally, Green Star (administered by the Green Building Council of Australia) and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) have become key frameworks for delivering sustainable outcomes. Both rating systems place strong emphasis on verified product data and transparency—areas where Global GreenTag’s programs add unique value.

This workshop will:

Introduce Global GreenTag’s certification services, including the EPD Program, Product Health Declarations (PHDs), and other recognised tools.
Demonstrate how these certifications are directly acknowledged and rewarded within Green Star and ISCA credits.
Provide guidance on leveraging these services to maximize product visibility, enhance project ratings, and support industry leadership in sustainability.
Offer practical case examples and pathways for manufacturers and project teams to achieve recognition in the marketplace.

By the end of the session, you will have a clear understanding of how to integrate GreenTag certifications into your sustainability strategies and how they can unlock opportunities in both building and infrastructure projects

3.30pm - 5.30pm

Nature Positive Certification and the Role of Environmental Product Declarations in Getting There

Global GreenTag

The global sustainability agenda is moving beyond “doing less harm” towards

achieving net positive outcomes for nature. This shift requires businesses,

manufacturers, and project leaders to actively measure, reduce, and

regenerate their impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. Global GreenTag’s Nature Positive Certification has been designed to guide and recognise organisations and products that are aligning with this ambitious new direction.

In this session, we will:

Introduce the principles of Nature Positive Certification, and why it represents the next frontier in product sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Explore how EPDs—as a recognized, transparent, and science-based tool—provide the critical life cycle data needed to identify, track, and communicate environmental impacts.
Show how integrating EPDs with Nature Positive pathways enables companies to move from simple compliance towards measurable positive contributions.
Share practical steps, case examples, and strategies for manufacturers and project teams to adopt this certification and demonstrate leadership in nature-positive outcomes.

By the end of this workshop, you will understand how Global GreenTag’s Nature Positive Certification, together with robust EPDs, can provide your organisation with a credible framework to not only reduce harm but to actively give back more than you take—supporting thriving ecosystems and resilient communities.

Side Events

From Insight to Impact: a One-day Applied LCA Course in Melbourne

Monday 17 November, 9am - 4pm

Melbourne CBD

Join Thinkstep for a full day of expert-led training designed to make Life Cycle

Assessment clear, practical and powerful. Whether you are new to LCA or

looking to level up, this hands-on course will give you the tools to ask better

questions, make smarter decisions and avoid common pitfalls like greenwash.

Led by industry leaders Nicole Sullivan and Barbara Nebel and featuring guest insights from Lendlease and more, this course blends expert knowledge with case studies. You will walk away knowing how to confidently commission an LCA, interpret the results and apply them to add value across your organisation.

Find out more including how to register here.

Professional Development

ThinkStep: ALCAS Young Sustainability

Leaders Scholarship

Are you aged 18–30 and passionate about sustainability and

life cycle thinking? Applications are now open for the

ALCAS Young Sustainability Leaders Scholarship,

sponsored by thinkstep-anz.

Four students and early-career professionals will receive a full pass to attend the ALCAS 2025 Conference in Melbourne (18–20 November) - the region’s premier event for life cycle professionals.

This is more than a ticket: it is your chance to connect with industry leaders, join cutting-edge conversations, and launch your career in sustainability and LCA.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Further information on the scholarship and how to apply is available here.

To learn more please contact alcas2025@thinkstep-anz.com

Free Presenter Training Workshops

We’re pleased to offer free presenter training to all ALCAS Conference speakers.

Led by Andrew Moore from Life Cycle Logic, the workshops will run as two 1.5 hour sessions held one week apart, approximately 4 – 6 weeks before the conference, giving you time to implement the recommendations and refine your presentation and delivery.

The sessions will cover basic speaking skills, stance, presentation structure and slide tips, as well as the opportunity to practise during the sessions.

The workshops are aimed at anyone who would like to polish their presentation skills in preparation for presenting at the conference. We’d particularly encourage students and young professionals to take advantage of this offer.

If you’re interested, please contact us at conference@alcas.asn.au and we’ll be in touch with further details.