Page 80 - Materials Chemistry, Second Edition

6 Introduction to LCA Methodology 65

Fig. 6.2 Using sensitivity
analysis and uncertainty
analysis as integrated tools,
the phases of the LCA
methodology are repeated
with focus on improving and
strengthening the identified
key figures and assumptions
in consecutive iterations until
the strength of the conclusions
meets the requirements posed
by the goal and scope
definition

With this overview of the LCA framework, its interconnected phases and how
iteration is used to ensure effectiveness when performing an LCA, you are now
prepared for diving into the intricate details of the many elements of the LCA
methodology. Enjoy!

References

This chapter is to a large extent based on the ILCD handbook and the ISO standards 14040 and
14044. Due to the scope of this chapter, some details have been omitted, and some procedures
have been rephrased to make the text more relevant to students. For more details, the reader
may refer to these texts:
EC-JRC (2010) European Commission—Joint Research Centre—Institute for Environment and
Sustainability: International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) Handbook—General
guide for Life Cycle Assessment—Detailed guidance. First edition March 2010. EUR 24708
EN. Luxembourg. Publications Office of the European Union.
ISO: Environmental management—life cycle assessment—principles and framework (ISO 14040).
ISO, The International Organization for Standardization, Geneva (2006a)
ISO: Environmental management—life cycle assessment—requirements and guidelines (ISO
14044). ISO, The International Organization for Standardization, Geneva (2006b)

Additional References Quoted in the Text

Guinée, J.B., Gorrée, M., Heijungs, R., Huppes, G., Kleijn, R., van Oers, L., Wegener Sleeswijk,
A., Suh, S., Udo de Haes, H.A., de Bruijn, H., van Duin, R., Huijbregts, M.A.J.: Handbook on
Life Cycle Assessment: Operational Guide to the ISO Standards. Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Dordrecht (2002). ISBN 1-4020-0228-9
Wenzel, H., Hauschild, M.Z., Alting, L.: Environmental Assessment of Products, vol. 1—
Methodology, Tools and Case Studies in Product Development, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Hingham, MA. USA (1997). ISBN 0 412 80800 5