Definition
The goal and scope definition is the first phase of the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology according to the ISO standard for LCA (ISO 14040 2006; ISO 14044 2006). The overall LCA methodology and its applications are treated in the entry on Life Cycle Assessment.
Theory and Application
The LCA methodology comprises four methodological phases among which the goal and scope definition (G&S) is the first as illustrated in Fig. 1. The G&S phase is where the study is defined and central choices made regarding its conduct.
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EC-JRC (2010) International reference life cycle data system (ILCD) handbook – general guide for life cycle assessment – detailed guidance, First edition March 2010. EUR 24708 EN. European Commission – Joint Research Centre – Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg
Hauschild MZ, Rosenbaum RK, Olsen SI (2017) Life cycle assessment – theory and practice. Springer, Cham
ISO 14040 (2006) Environmental management – life cycle assessment – principles and framework. International Organisation for Standardisation, Geneva
ISO 14044 (2006) Environmental management – life cycle assessment – requirements and guidelines. International Organization Standardisation, Geneva
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Hauschild, M.Z. (2018). Life Cycle Assessment: Goal and Scope Definition. In: The International Academy for Production (eds) CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_16860-1
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