Abstract
An expansion of the LCA framework has been going on through the development of ‘social life cycle assessment’—S-LCA. The methodology, still in its infancy, has the goal of assessing social impacts related to a product’s life cycle. This chapter introduces S-LCA framework area and the related challenges. It outlines the main conceptual differences between LCA and S-LCA and discusses the barriers in terms of methodological development and potential application. Three case studies are presented applying S-LCA in different contexts and using varying methods. In the light of the outlined differences, perspectives for the future development
of S-LCA are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and practice |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | 2018 |
Pages | 401-422 |
Chapter | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Business and Management
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Renewable and Green Energy
- Manufacturing, Machines, Tools
- Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment