The goal of course is the skills needed to develop energy-efficient production and to adjust production changes in the course of the product life cycle as a function of the changing demands of the market and the demands of the environment during operation.

Subject outcomes is knowledge related to energy and material efficient production. The acquired engineering knowledge related to energy efficiency, rational use of material resources and the development of clean technologies.

Introduction to sustainable production and historical development of the concept. The principles of sustainable production, voluntary adoption motivators and business issues of production sustainability. Life cycle assessment of products and production processes - LCA. Cleaner production and cleaner technology. Energy conservation and energy efficiency. Efficient use of material resources. Sustainable energy production. Sustainable production and consumption of food. Sustainable forest management and sustainable production of wood products.

Teaching is done through lectures and laboratory exercises. Student examination is carried out through tests. Independent preparation and defense of the project task is a key part of the verification capabilities of solving engineering tasks.