Towards a unified absolute environmental sustainability decoupling indicator

Manon Villers*, Daniela C.A. Pigosso, Thomas J. Howard, Tim C. McAloone

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Abstract

Manufacturing firms are facing the critical need to manage their business growth while staying within the biophysical limits of the planet. Absolute environmental sustainability decoupling (AESD) combines these goals and is one of the keys for manufacturing firms to achieve their sustainable transition. This study offers an initial contribution to categorise decoupling at the firm level while incorporating absolute environmental sustainability goals. It also explores the role of design in achieving AESD and opens doors for further research on manufacturing firms' sustainability transition.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Design Society
Number of pages10
Volume4
PublisherCambridge University Press
Publication date2024
Pages1507-1516
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event18th International Design Conference - Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 20 May 2024 → 23 May 2024
https://www.designconference.org/

Conference

Conference18th International Design Conference
LocationCavtat
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period20/05/2024 → 23/05/2024
Internet address
SeriesProceedings of the Design Society
Volume4
ISSN2732-527x

Keywords

  • Absolute environmental sustainability
  • Decoupling
  • Manufacturing firm
  • Ecodesign
  • Design strategy

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