Background Report for a UNEP Guide to Life Cycle Management: A Bridge to Sustainable Products

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.contributor.otherJensen, Allan Astrup
dc.contributor.otherRemmen, Arne
dc.contributor.otherLandfield, Anne
dc.contributor.otherSaur, Konrad
dc.contributor.otherChristiansen, Kim
dc.contributor.otherRocha, Cristina
dc.contributor.otherLee, Kun Mo
dc.contributor.otherSwarr, Tom
dc.contributor.otherFrankl, Paolo
dc.contributor.otherDunning, Deborah
dc.contributor.otherNakaniwa, Chie
dc.contributor.otherWill, Hamish
dc.contributor.otherVan Rossem, Chris
dc.contributor.otherFet, Annik Magerholm
dc.contributor.otherFrydendal, Jeppe
dc.contributor.otherDonato, Gianluca
dc.contributor.otherKarlson, Lennart
dc.contributor.otherKundt, Michael
dc.contributor.otherTuncer, Burcu
dc.contributor.otherRebitzer, Gerald
dc.contributor.otherCiroth, Andreas
dc.contributor.otherHunkeler, David
dc.contributor.otherJames, Karli
dc.contributor.otherLichtenvort, Kerstin
dc.contributor.otherSchmidt, Wulf-Peter
dc.contributor.otherSeuring, Stefan
dc.contributor.otherGolden, Jay S.
dc.contributor.otherAckermann, Robert
dc.contributor.otherHildenbrand, Jutta
dc.contributor.otherBrent, Alan
dc.contributor.otherTawfic, Ahmed Mohamed
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-15T08:57:51Z
dc.date.available2020-07-15T08:57:51Z
dc.date.issued2006-02
dc.descriptionThis document synthesizes the principles, drivers, and practice of Life Cycle Management (LCM) as a management framework that applies life-cycle thinking to products and services to advance sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. It explains LCM entry points, a stepwise Plan-Do-Check-Act implementation, and integration with ISO-based systems, ecodesign, supply-chain collaboration, and internal communication structures. It details stakeholder engagement, communication instruments (including labeling and product declarations), and the use of life-cycle costing to align environmental improvements with business strategy. Sectoral applications span product development, process management, urban planning, and challenges specific to developing countries, supported by case studies illustrating practical benefits and barriers. Emphasis falls on iterative goal setting, performance indicators, and continuous improvement across the value chain.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33072
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number108 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectsustainable development
dc.subjectmarket
dc.subjectfinance
dc.subjectlife cycle
dc.subjectcircular economy
dc.titleBackground Report for a UNEP Guide to Life Cycle Management: A Bridge to Sustainable Productsen
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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