The water sector is embracing sustainable practices to effectively manage water and wastewater, aligning with circular economy principles and striving towards net-zero goals while promoting resource recovery. This paradigm shift entails comprehensive, interdisciplinary strategies that prioritise not only technological advancements but also the establishment of metrics and key performance indicators. Considering regulatory frameworks and engaging local stakeholders are pivotal aspects. 

Discover how to drive sustainability and innovation in the water sector with our Sustainability in the Water Sector course. This program equips you with the tools and knowledge to tackle environmental challenges, from monitoring emissions and applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) tools to identifying resource recovery opportunities and managing societal dynamics. 

*Part of WWP MSc Course

At a glance

  • Dates
    • Please enquire for course dates
  • DurationOne day
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost

    £400 (Includes refreshments and lunch)

    Concessions available

Course structure

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical case studies.

What you will learn

By participating in this course, you will gain an understanding of sustainability principles and resource recovery in the water industry.

You will learn to monitor and quantify emissions, apply LCA and LCC tools, and address barriers to resource recovery using nexus approaches.

Additionally, you will explore risks, societal values, and uncertainties in sustainability projects, equipping you with practical skills and insights to drive innovation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices in the water sector.

Core content

• Introduction to sustainability and resource recovery
• Monitoring and quantifying emissions
• LCA and LCC tools
• Barriers and opportunities for RR (including nexus approaches) 
• Risk and values to the water sector
• Societal values, tensions and uncertainties in resource recovery

Who should attend

This course is ideal for water sector professionals, sustainability practitioners, and those aiming to develop expertise in sustainable practices and resource recovery.

By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of sustainability challenges and opportunities, and practical tools to drive sustainable transformation within the water sector.

Accreditation

Upgrade to a Professional Qualification

This short course is a module that comprises part of one of our postgraduate award programmes. Therefore, delegates are advised that they will be joined on this course by students from our MSc cohort.

Applicants have the option to attend this course as a short course delegate, where a certificate of attendance will be presented.  Alternatively, applicants may apply for this course via the short course for credit route.

Registering via the short course for credit route and successfully passing the associated assessment* will gain you Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc, should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years. For further information visit Accredited short courses.

*Please note that this may mean returning to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, in order to sit an examination.

Concessions

10% Cranfield alumni

Multiple booking discounts:

2 days @ £ 700
3 days @ £1000
5 days @ £1600

*Discount only applies to multiple bookings across WWP Course modules.

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world.

Further location and travel details

Location address

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College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.