Scope Definition

Anders Bjørn; Mikołaj Owsianiak; Alexis Laurent; Stig Irving Olsen; Andrea Corona; Michael Zwicky Hauschild

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-56475-3_8

Scope Definition

Anders Bjørn, Mikołaj Owsianiak, Alexis Laurent, Stig Irving Olsen, Andrea Corona, Michael Zwicky Hauschild

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Abstract

The scope definition is the second phase of an LCA. It determines what product systems are to be assessed and how this assessment should take place. This chapter teaches how to perform a scope definition. First, important terminology and key concepts of LCA are introduced. Then, the nine items making up a scope definition are elaborately explained: (1) Deliverables. (2) Object of assessment, (3) LCI modelling framework and handling of multifunctional processes, (4) System boundaries and completeness requirements, (5) Representativeness of LCI data, (6) Preparing the basis for the impact assessment, (7) Special requirements for system comparisons, (8) Critical review needs and (9) Planning reporting of results. The instructions relate both to the performance and reporting of a scope definition and are largely based on ILCD.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and practice
Publisher	Springer
Publication date	2018
Pages	75-116
Chapter	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56475-3_8
Publication status	Published - 2018

Keywords

Business and Management
Sustainability Management
Sustainable Development
Renewable and Green Energy
Manufacturing, Machines, Tools
Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment

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10.1007/978-3-319-56475-3_8

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Bjørn, A., Owsianiak, M., Laurent, A., Olsen, S. I., Corona, A., & Hauschild, M. Z. (2018). Scope Definition. In Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and practice (pp. 75-116). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56475-3_8

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