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© The Author(s) 2015
G. Sonnemann, M. Margni (eds.), Life Cycle Management,
LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment,
DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-7221-1_12
Chapter 12
Hotspots Analysis: Providing the Focus
for Action
Mark Barthel , James A. Fava , Curtis A. Harnanan , Philip Strothmann ,
Sofi a Khan , and Simon Miller
Abstract The technique ‘hotspots analysis’ belongs to the toolbox life cycle
management. ‘Hotspotting’ or ‘hotspots analysis’ is an emergent technique being
used in a growing number of different analytical disciplines, so research disciplines
and functions within organizations (e.g., R&D, new product development, procurement), and in diverse geographies, in support of the green economy and the United
Nations post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals. It can be used to inform
government policy priorities, drive growth and innovation in business and empower
citizens.
Due to the growing interest of various stakeholders in applying hotspot analysis
methodologies, the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative initiated the project “Global
Principles and Practices for Hotspot Analysis”. During the fi rst phase of the project,
a study was conducted to map existing hotspots analysis methodologies and studies
world-wide, which culminated in the report: Hotspots Analysis: mapping of existing
methodologies, tools and guidance and initial recommendations for the development of global guidance . This chapter draws on knowledge derived from this report
and presents a number of relevant fi ndings.
M. Barthel (*)
Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) , Banbury, Oxon , UK
e-mail: Mark.Barthel@wrap.org.uk
J. A. Fava
thinkstep , West Chester , PA , USA
C. A. Harnanan
thinkstep , Ottawa , ON , Canada
P. Strothmann
FSLCI , Berlin , Germany
S. Khan
UNEP , Albany , NY , USA
S. Miller
3keel LLP , Oxford , UK
© The Author(s) 2015
G. Sonnemann, M. Margni (eds.), Life Cycle Management,
LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment,
DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-7221-1_12
Chapter 12
Hotspots Analysis: Providing the Focus
for Action
Mark Barthel , James A. Fava , Curtis A. Harnanan , Philip Strothmann ,
Sofi a Khan , and Simon Miller
Abstract The technique ‘hotspots analysis’ belongs to the toolbox life cycle
management. ‘Hotspotting’ or ‘hotspots analysis’ is an emergent technique being
used in a growing number of different analytical disciplines, so research disciplines
and functions within organizations (e.g., R&D, new product development, procurement), and in diverse geographies, in support of the green economy and the United
Nations post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals. It can be used to inform
government policy priorities, drive growth and innovation in business and empower
citizens.
Due to the growing interest of various stakeholders in applying hotspot analysis
methodologies, the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative initiated the project “Global
Principles and Practices for Hotspot Analysis”. During the fi rst phase of the project,
a study was conducted to map existing hotspots analysis methodologies and studies
world-wide, which culminated in the report: Hotspots Analysis: mapping of existing
methodologies, tools and guidance and initial recommendations for the development of global guidance . This chapter draws on knowledge derived from this report
and presents a number of relevant fi ndings.
M. Barthel (*)
Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) , Banbury, Oxon , UK
e-mail: Mark.Barthel@wrap.org.uk
J. A. Fava
thinkstep , West Chester , PA , USA
C. A. Harnanan
thinkstep , Ottawa , ON , Canada
P. Strothmann
FSLCI , Berlin , Germany
S. Khan
UNEP , Albany , NY , USA
S. Miller
3keel LLP , Oxford , UK