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).

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.