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References
Short topic description
Challenges faced
Giesen et al. ( 2013 ) and Hu et al.
( 2013 )
Putting the LCSA framework of Guinée et al. (
2011 ) into
practice by fi ve operational steps: (1) broad system
defi nition, (2) making scenarios, (3) defi ning sub-questions
for individual tools, (4) application of the tools and (5)
interpreting the results in an LCSA framework
How can LCSA be approached practically?
Only one social impact indicator could be modelled in
the process- based LCA structure
More case study examples needed
Pesonen and Horn ( 2013 )
Streamlined rapid assessment tool – the sustainability
SWOT – and empirical testing of its impact on the corporate
world analysing whether or not it leads changes in either
strategic or operative-level activities
Development of approaches to quicken the resourceconsuming inventory and assessment phases of LCSA;
easy-to-understand communication of results;
streamlined approach for managing uncertainties of all
types with transparency and competence
Sala et al. ( 2013a , b )
Review of main challenges posed to sustainability
assessment methodologies and related methods in terms of
ontology, epistemology and methodology of sustainability
science
A framework for SA should be able to better deal with
externalities, interrelations, different applications,
multiple stakeholder needs and multiplicity of legitimate
perspectives of stakeholders, to deal with nonlinearities,
normative choices, uncertainties and risks
LCSA should be developed ([further] in order to:
Guarantee a holistic perspective in the assessment
Be hierarchically different from LCA, eLCC and
sLCA. It should represent the holistic approach
integrating (and not substituting) the reductionist
approach of the single part of the analysis
Enhance transparency and scientifi c robustness
Tailor the assessment for local/specifi c impact
Encourage and systematise the interaction among
stakeholders involved in the
development, application and use of the LCSA results
Widen the goal of the integrated assessment (e.g.
including not only negative but also positive impacts)
(continued)
3 Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: What Is It and What Are Its Challenges?
References
Short topic description
Challenges faced
Giesen et al. ( 2013 ) and Hu et al.
( 2013 )
Putting the LCSA framework of Guinée et al. (
2011 ) into
practice by fi ve operational steps: (1) broad system
defi nition, (2) making scenarios, (3) defi ning sub-questions
for individual tools, (4) application of the tools and (5)
interpreting the results in an LCSA framework
How can LCSA be approached practically?
Only one social impact indicator could be modelled in
the process- based LCA structure
More case study examples needed
Pesonen and Horn ( 2013 )
Streamlined rapid assessment tool – the sustainability
SWOT – and empirical testing of its impact on the corporate
world analysing whether or not it leads changes in either
strategic or operative-level activities
Development of approaches to quicken the resourceconsuming inventory and assessment phases of LCSA;
easy-to-understand communication of results;
streamlined approach for managing uncertainties of all
types with transparency and competence
Sala et al. ( 2013a , b )
Review of main challenges posed to sustainability
assessment methodologies and related methods in terms of
ontology, epistemology and methodology of sustainability
science
A framework for SA should be able to better deal with
externalities, interrelations, different applications,
multiple stakeholder needs and multiplicity of legitimate
perspectives of stakeholders, to deal with nonlinearities,
normative choices, uncertainties and risks
LCSA should be developed ([further] in order to:
Guarantee a holistic perspective in the assessment
Be hierarchically different from LCA, eLCC and
sLCA. It should represent the holistic approach
integrating (and not substituting) the reductionist
approach of the single part of the analysis
Enhance transparency and scientifi c robustness
Tailor the assessment for local/specifi c impact
Encourage and systematise the interaction among
stakeholders involved in the
development, application and use of the LCSA results
Widen the goal of the integrated assessment (e.g.
including not only negative but also positive impacts)
(continued)
3 Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: What Is It and What Are Its Challenges?