Evaluation of a challenge-derived social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) framework

Social life cycle assessment for industrial product development: A comprehensive review and analysis

“…In addition to the documents that collect the fundamental bases on S-LCA, there are numerous articles in the scientific literature that propose new approaches or models [ 38 , [40] , [41] , [42] , [43] , [44] ] or adaptations according to different scopes [ [45] , [46] , [47] , [48] , [49] ]. The analysis of this type of wok is intended to gain a better understanding of the evolution of the methodology along its different streams.…”

“…As an alternative to the UNEP guidelines, S-LCA methodologies have been developed from private initiatives. In the scientific literature, there are proposals for frameworks [ 44 , [61] , [62] , [63] , [64] , [65] , [66] ], methodologies with new indicators and category analyses [ [67] , [68] , [69] , [70] ], integration of social and environmental analyses [ 48 , 62 , [71] , [72] , [73] , [74] ] and specific methodologies for industrial products [ 12 , 13 , 46 , 53 , [75] , [76] , [77] , [78] , [79] ]. As a reference, the Handbook for Product Social Impact Assessment (PSIA) [ 80 ] and the SEEbalance © method stand out.…”

Critical Evaluation of Life Cycle Assessment Analyses of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis

“…Additionally, assessment of end-of-life (EOL) consumer responsibility (e.g., separation and correct disposal of plastic materials), community engagement, local employment and development, and supplier relationships between value chain actors (e.g., recyclers, refineries, and plastic manufactures) are also key points when it comes to plastic EOL-related policies to lower environmental burden. Although there is not a consensus for social lifecycle assessments (S-LCAs), some preliminary studies − and guidelines should be a good starting point. − …”