Influence of the impact assessment method on the conclusions of a LCA study. Application to the case of a part made with virgin and recycled HDPE

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 1018-1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla L Simões ◽  
Susana M. Xará ◽  
C.A. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Study Application ◽  
Recycled Hdpe

scholarly journals Valuing Biodiversity in Life Cycle Impact Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Lindner ◽  
Horst Fehrenbach ◽  
Lisa Winter ◽  
Judith Bloemer ◽  
Eva Knuepffer
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Conservation Priorities ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
The Impact

In this article, the authors propose an impact assessment method for life cycle assessment (LCA) that adheres to established LCA principles for land use-related impact assessment, bridges current research gaps and addresses the requirements of different stakeholders for a methodological framework. The conservation of biodiversity is a priority for humanity, as expressed in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing biodiversity across value chains is a key challenge for enabling sustainable production pathways. Life cycle assessment is a standardised approach to assess and compare environmental impacts of products along their value chains. The impact assessment method presented in this article allows the quantification of the impact of land-using production processes on biodiversity for several broad land use classes. It provides a calculation framework with degrees of customisation (e.g., to take into account regional conservation priorities), but also offers a default valuation of biodiversity based on naturalness. The applicability of the method is demonstrated through an example of a consumer product. The main strength of the approach is that it yields highly aggregated information on the biodiversity impacts of products, enabling biodiversity-conscious decisions about raw materials, production routes and end user products.

scholarly journals Studi Kasus Pengaruh Dana Desa Terhadap Peningkatan Aset Desa Waru Jaya Menggunakan Sustainable Livelihood Impact Assessment Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Raditya Hendra Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
Program Data

After the village fund program runs, it is necessary to review the impact of the Village Fund's performance to determine the achievement of the program with parameters for changes to assets/capital using the SLIA (Sustainable Livelihood Impact Assessment) method, to measure changes in village assets before and after the program. Data on changes in village assets is important to set further policy on the program

scholarly journals Impact Assessment in Not-for-Profit Organizations: The Case of a Foundation for the Development of the Territory

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9755
Author(s):  
Guido Giovando ◽  
Alessia Mangialardo ◽  
Enrico Sorano ◽  
Alberto Sardi
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Venture Philanthropy ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
The Impact

The paper describes the impact assessment method of new projects and investments in a foundation for the development of the territory based on a venture philanthropy approach. It compares the method identified with the main procedures included in the scientific literature. The paper highlights a qualitative case study carried out through three steps: (a) case study selection, (b) data collection, and (c) data analysis. Data were analyzed by three techniques: understanding the context, within-case study, and cross-case study. The result identifies an impact assessment method of new projects and investments used by a foundation for the development of the territory. It highlights a qualitative impact assessment method used for internal reporting purposes. This method is based on an ex-post evaluation with high feasibility, which allows for significant time saving. However, it does not allow for an in-depth cost analysis and presents low credibility. This assessment method can be used to justify contributions to projects and investments.

Proposal of a Simplified Environmental Assessment Method Based on Major Building Materials for School Buildings in Korea

2014 ◽  
Vol 905 ◽  
pp. 353-356
Author(s):  
Seung Jun Roh ◽  
Sung Ho Tae
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
School Buildings ◽  
Detailed Assessment ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
Assessment Result ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this study is to propose a simplified environmental impact assessment method based on selection of major building materials for school buildings in Korea. To accomplish this, environmental impact of 2 school buildings constructed in Korea was assessed according to the procedure of life cycle assessment. In addition, major building materials of school buildings were selected from the perspective of 6 environmental impact categories based on the assessment result, and a method of simplified environmental impact assessment was suggested. On one hand, case analysis verified applicability of the simplified environmental impact assessment method proposed in this study by showing similar value within 10% compared to the assessment result from existing detailed assessment.

scholarly journals ReCiPe2016: a harmonised life cycle impact assessment method at midpoint and endpoint level

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. J. Huijbregts ◽  
Zoran J. N. Steinmann ◽  
Pieter M. F. Elshout ◽  
Gea Stam ◽  
Francesca Verones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle Impact Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
Life Cycle Impact

scholarly journals Correction to: ReCiPe2016: a harmonised life cycle impact assessment method at midpoint and endpoint level

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1635-1635
Author(s):  
Mark A. J. Huijbregts ◽  
Zoran J. N. Steinmann ◽  
Pieter M. F. Elshout ◽  
Gea Stam ◽  
Francesca Verones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle Impact Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Impact Assessment Method ◽  
Life Cycle Impact

What is value? Impact assessment of cultural heritage

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-436
Author(s):  
Guillermo S. Reher
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Research Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThere are currently various methodologies used for carrying out impact assessments of cultural heritage. This paper aims to critically explore the reasons for this diversity and ascertain their varying consistency.Design/methodology/approachThe paper does a comparative analysis of the methodologies used, exploring how they measure up to the theoretical underpinnings of the ecosystem services approach and the cultural values model, considered to be the most comprehensive strategies for assessing the impact of cultural heritage.FindingsThe study reveals that there are few methodologies, and they only inconsistently work upon the theoretical perspectives mentioned earlier. In addition, from the public policy perspective, surprisingly few areas endowed with cultural heritage have been, in one way or another, assessed for impact, perhaps in part due to the lack of adequate methodologies.Research limitations/implicationsThe methods analysed are those that have been made public, which can be found in English. Also, they may be exploratory themselves, so some of the conclusions reached here may have also been found by the analysts themselves. This research serves to provide some scientific groundings for developing a more comprehensive impact assessment method.Practical implicationsThe results of this paper highlight certain glaring absences from current methodologies which invite the development of more definitive cultural impact assessment models. This is possible given the current state of the art, and further research and practice are necessary to develop a more comprehensive cultural values model–based research assessment.Social implicationsBy focussing on the absence of certain indicators on behalf of impact assessment methodologies, this paper sheds light on the overlooked (or under-measured) benefits derived from cultural heritage. Many of the benefits derived from this type of resource find an opportunity to come out in the open, greatly affecting researchers, cultural heritage planners and local communities.Originality/valueThis paper also serves to substantiate a glaring absence within the ecosystem services framework, which is the lack of practical methodologies for measuring some of these service values.

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