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T1 Background Report for a UNEP Guide to Life Cycle Management: A Bridge to Sustainable Products
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Jensen, Allan Astrup
A2 Remmen, Arne
A2 Landfield, Anne
A2 Saur, Konrad
A2 Christiansen, Kim
A2 Rocha, Cristina
A2 Lee, Kun Mo
A2 Swarr, Tom
A2 Frankl, Paolo
A2 Dunning, Deborah
A2 Nakaniwa, Chie
A2 Will, Hamish
A2 Van Rossem, Chris
A2 Fet, Annik Magerholm
A2 Frydendal, Jeppe
A2 Donato, Gianluca
A2 Karlson, Lennart
A2 Kundt, Michael
A2 Tuncer, Burcu
A2 Rebitzer, Gerald
A2 Ciroth, Andreas
A2 Hunkeler, David
A2 James, Karli
A2 Lichtenvort, Kerstin
A2 Schmidt, Wulf-Peter
A2 Seuring, Stefan
A2 Golden, Jay S.
A2 Ackermann, Robert
A2 Hildenbrand, Jutta
A2 Brent, Alan
A2 Tawfic, Ahmed Mohamed
K1 sustainable development
K1 market
K1 finance
K1 life cycle
K1 circular economy
YR 2006
FD 2006-02
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33072
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33072
NO This 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026