Peer Reviewed: Life-cycle assessment and the precautionary principle

Tukker, Arnold

doi:10.1021/es022213p

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“…Note that LCA analyses are conducted using parameters that are known and the behaviour probabilities are predictable (Tukker, 2002). This approach gives a relatively smooth landscape with a large number of parameters but small number of interactions.…”

Section: Lca For Environmental Management—a Single‐peak Landscape?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating sustainable development in the supply chain: The case of life cycle assessment in oil and gas and agricultural biotechnology

Matos

Hall

2007

J of Ops Management

505

329

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It is widely accepted that firms play an important stewardship role in addressing sustainable development concerns. A key challenge in this role is to balance the often conflicting pressures created by sustainable development-firm-level economic performance versus environmental degradation and social disruption. Drawing on complexity theory, risk management, stakeholder theory and the innovation dynamics literature, we discuss the problems of integrating sustainable development concerns in the supply chain, specifically the applicability of life cycle assessment (LCA). Many authors have emphasized the importance of the ''cradle to grave'' approach of LCA in optimizing closed-loop supply chains, improving product design and stewardship. Based on two case studies (an agricultural biotechnology and an oil and gas company) with supporting data collected from key stakeholders, we argue that sustainable development pressures have increased complexities and presented ambiguous challenges that many current environmental management techniques cannot adequately address. We provide a framework that addresses these deficiencies and discuss implications for practitioners and management theory. #

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Section: Lca For Environmental Management—a Single‐peak Landscape?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating sustainable development in the supply chain: The case of life cycle assessment in oil and gas and agricultural biotechnology

Matos

Hall

2007

J of Ops Management

505

329

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“…LCA is a holistic approach that predicts the environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle [34,35]. LCA requires the evaluation of raw materials extraction, intermediates manufacture, product manufacture, use and disposal, or recycling and reuse.…”

Section: Life Cycle Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of an Industrial Environmental Index to Assess the Sustainability of Industrial Solvent-Based Processes

Fadel¹,

Tarabieh

2019

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In light of the constant increase in global temperatures, increasing risks associated with climate change, and stricter environmental policies, societies are at a crossroad where sound environmental decisions need to be taken. This is particularly applicable to the chemical industry where the sustainability of processes is all the more relevant to decision-making. This article supports the development of a holistic industrial environmental index (IEI) to assess the sustainability of industrial solvent-based processes. Several metrics are reviewed to individually assess particular aspects of the process in terms of materials, equipment, energy, environmental health and safety (EHS) considerations, and the product’s entire life cycle. The metrics are later used to support the development of an aggregate and holistic IEI using a composite indicator method. The developed methodology and framework can pave the way for environmentally sound decision-making in industries and spark the development of dedicated assessment indices similar to IEI that can be applied to a wide array of other industries.

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“…The environmental responsibility clearly lies directly with the mining industry, and the industry's actions should be guided by the precautionary principle. As Tukker (2002) writes, ''When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause-and-effect relations are not fully established scientifically. In this context the proponent of an activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof'' (p. 72).…”

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Balancing environmental and industry sustainability: A case study of the US gold mining industry

Finnie

Stuart

Gibson

et al. 2009

Journal of Environmental Management

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Peer Reviewed: Life-cycle assessment and the precautionary principle

Cited by 18 publications

References 4 publications

Integrating sustainable development in the supply chain: The case of life cycle assessment in oil and gas and agricultural biotechnology

Integrating sustainable development in the supply chain: The case of life cycle assessment in oil and gas and agricultural biotechnology

Development of an Industrial Environmental Index to Assess the Sustainability of Industrial Solvent-Based Processes

Balancing environmental and industry sustainability: A case study of the US gold mining industry

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