Essays about: "Social Life Cycle Assessment S-LCA"
Found 4 essays containing the words Social Life Cycle Assessment S-LCA.
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1. Self-assessment for SMEs to address operational and environmental performance. : Combining SCOR, SustainableSCOR, and LCA methodologies in the food industry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : As world population grows, so does the demand for resources exploitation and transformation. This, in turn, has an effect in the increase of the related wastes. Facing these challenges by designing and developing sustainable products and supply chains, processes, operations, and management is becoming increasingly important. READ MORE
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2. Potential social impacts of a possible implementation of the Pulp & Fuel concept for producing biofuels at a pulp mill
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : The purpose of this study is to create an understanding of what potential social impacts (both positive and negative) the concept of P&F will have and could have if an implementation of the process would be done. Interviews are mainly used for providing input to the method S-LCA (Social Life Cycle Assessment) and by that fulfil the purpose. READ MORE
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3. Social Life Cycle Assessment in the Textile Industry: a case study in a small company
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Investigations of the textile industry and apparel sector often reveal unethical behaviours towards workers and lack of transparency in the value chain. As consumers are getting more conscious and the external pressure and demand for more sustainable clothing increases, companies need to implement management systems to control their operations and ensure actions are socially responsible. READ MORE
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4. Assessing the Social Performance of Products: Developing a Set of Indicators for Vattenfall AB Connected to the International EPD® system
University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : A set of indicators has been developed by the author of this work to assess the social performance of Vattenfall’s products (electricity & heat). This set of indicators has been adapted to the requirements of the International EPD® system. READ MORE
