Sustainable development and sustainability metrics

Sikdar, Subhas K.

doi:10.1002/aic.690490802

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“…2). Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been highlighted as a suitable tool in this context by many authors (Lankey and Anastas 2002;Anastas and Lankey 2000;Domènech et al 2002;Domènech 2005;Yasui 2003;Graedel 1999;Hellweg et al 2004;Sikdar 2003). The potential role of LCA in GC can be summarized by quoting Gustafsson and Börjesson (2007), who concluded in their study on surface coatings about "… the importance of investigating the environmental performance of a product from cradle-to-grave and not only consider it 'green' because it is based on renewable resources or is produced based on the principles of Green Chemistry.…”

Section: The Role Of Lca In Green Chemistrysupporting

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LCA in Green Chemistry: a new subject area and call for papers

Muñoz

2012

Int J Life Cycle Assess

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LCA in Green Chemistry: a new subject area and call for papers

Muñoz

2012

Int J Life Cycle Assess

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“…In order to achieve this, the thermal analysis produces 'Column Grand Composite Curves' (CGCC) and 'Exergy Loss Profiles.' The user makes changes to column configurations and specifications until CGCCs and exergy profiles display closer actual and ideal operations [14,16]. The CGCCs are displayed as the stage-enthalpy (Stage-H) or temperatureenthalpy (T-H).…”

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“…The three intersecting dimensions illustrate the 3D-sustainability metrics that include nonrenewable energy use, toxic, and pollutant emissions per unit product [14,15]. If nonrenewable, energy usage affects environment adversely through the emission of pollutants such as CO 2 .…”

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Energy intensity and environmental impact metrics of the back-end separation of ethylene plant by thermodynamic analysis

Alhajji

Demi̇rel

2015

Int J Energy Environ Eng

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This study presents metrics of energy intensity and environmental impact of the back-end separation of ethylene plant consisting three interacting distillation columns by thermodynamic analysis. The objective is to explore the scope of reducing the energy for utilities and CO 2 emissions. Thermodynamic analysis is carried out using the column targeting tool (CTT) to address the sustainability metrics of 'Energy Intensity.' CTT is based on the 'Practical Near-Minimum Thermodynamic Condition' representing a close to practical reversible column operation. Environmental impact metrics are estimated from the carbon tracking options. The carbon tracking are estimated by the CO 2 emission data source of US-EPA-Rule-E9-5711 using natural gas as the primary fuel. The results show that the total reductions in exergy loss and the total hot and cold utility are around 44 and 10 %, respectively; the total reductions in carbon dioxide are around 14 %. These improvements lead to considerable reductions in the operating costs. Thermodynamic analysis helps estimating and improving the energy and environmental sustainability metrics and hence can lead to a more sustainable separation by distillation columns.

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“…A large number of indicators have been suggested by various agencies to assess improvements at manufacturing sites (Sikdar, 2003). World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI), ISO 14000 and EMAS standards are the key institutions behind the growth of sustainability reporting.…”

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Corporate sustainability performance assessment: an analytical hierarchy process approach

Goyal¹,

Rahman²

2014

IJIIM

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Abstract:The objective of this study is to develop a model to measure the corporate sustainability performance of the oil and gas industry using an analytical hierarchy process. A top-down approach was used for selecting sustainability indicators based on three dimensions: social, environmental and economic. The model was applied to the case company to assess sustainability performance and for validation purposes. The assessment discloses a little improvement in corporate sustainability performance of the company. Therefore, the model may help analyse corporate sustainability performance in view of a competitive advantage in the long run. This model will also help stakeholders assess the sustainability performances of particular companies and their relative performances with competitors. This model may help develop a set of standards for a particular sector so companies may improve their sustainability performance.

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Sustainable development and sustainability metrics

Cited by 407 publications

References 9 publications

LCA in Green Chemistry: a new subject area and call for papers

LCA in Green Chemistry: a new subject area and call for papers

Energy intensity and environmental impact metrics of the back-end separation of ethylene plant by thermodynamic analysis

Corporate sustainability performance assessment: an analytical hierarchy process approach

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