Main Title |
Guidelines for social life cycle assessment of products : social and socio-economic LCA guidelines complementing environmental LCA and Life Cycle Costing, contributing to the full assessment of goods and services within the context of sustainable development / |
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Publisher |
United Nations Environment Programme, |
Year Published |
2009 |
Stock Number |
DTI/1164/PA |
OCLC Number |
679553131 |
ISBN |
9789280730210 (pbk.); 9280730215 (pbk.) |
Subjects |
Product life cycle--Environmental aspects ;
Life cycle costing ;
Environmental management ;
Social responsibility of business ;
Environmental management ;
Life cycle costing ;
Product life cycle--Environmental aspects ;
Social responsibility of business
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
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Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
TS170.5.G85 2009 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
04/10/2014 |
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Collation |
103 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. |
Notes |
Authors: Evan Stuart Andrews ... [et al.]. Executive summary in English, French, and Spanish. "This guide has been produced by the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative at UNEP, CIRAIG, FAQDD and the Belgium Federal Public Planning Service Sustainable Development." Includes bibliographical references (p. 86-92). |
Contents Notes |
This publication provides information for stakeholders engaging in the assessment of social and socio-economic impacts of products life cycle. The "map" section describes the context, the key concepts, and the broader field in which tools and techniques are getting developed and their scope of application. The "skeleton" section presents key elements to consider and provides guidance for the goal and scope, inventory, impact assessment and interpretation phases of a social life cycle assessment. The "flashlight" section highlights areas where further research is needed.--Publisher's description. Elements of context -- Environmental, social and socio-economic life cycle assessment -- Technical framework for social life-cycle assessment -- S-LCA applications and limitations -- Presentation and communication -- Review processes -- Future research and development needs. |