This study presents a review of studies adopting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-based Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment (AESA) methods. The primary goal of this systematic review is to explore the AESA framework and understand the differences between absolute and relative LCA approaches. Peer-reviewed academic articles from Scopus and Web of Science platforms were examined, identifying 15 studies published between 2018 and 2024. The review examines the methodologies, system boundaries, and shared principles within the AESA framework. The findings demonstrate that the AESA framework is crucial for determining whether production or consumption activities are sustainable in absolute terms. Additionally, a key challenge identified is the application of the Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework within LCA. This review emphasizes the increasing relevance of absolute sustainability approaches; as traditional relative methods often fail to ensure that impacts remain within planetary boundaries.
Questo studio presenta una revisione degli studi che adottano i metodi di Valutazione della Sostenibilità Ambientale Assoluta (AESA) basati sulla Valutazione del Ciclo di Vita (LCA). L'obiettivo principale di questa revisione sistematica è esplorare il framework AESA e comprendere le differenze tra gli approcci LCA assoluti e relativi. Sono stati esaminati articoli accademici sottoposti a revisione paritaria dalle piattaforme Scopus e Web of Science, identificando 15 studi pubblicati tra il 2018 e il 2024. La revisione analizza le metodologie, i confini del sistema e i principi condivisi all'interno del framework AESA. I risultati dimostrano che il framework AESA è fondamentale per determinare se le attività di produzione o consumo siano sostenibili in termini assoluti. Inoltre, una sfida chiave identificata è l'applicazione del framework dei Planetary Boundaries (PB) all'interno dell'LCA. Questa revisione sottolinea la crescente rilevanza degli approcci alla sostenibilità assoluta, poiché i metodi relativi tradizionali spesso non garantiscono che gli impatti rimangano entro i limiti planetari.
Review of studies adopting LCA-based Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment methods
Ameen, Hira
2024/2025
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This study presents a review of studies adopting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-based Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment (AESA) methods. The primary goal of this systematic review is to explore the AESA framework and understand the differences between absolute and relative LCA approaches. Peer-reviewed academic articles from Scopus and Web of Science platforms were examined, identifying 15 studies published between 2018 and 2024. The review examines the methodologies, system boundaries, and shared principles within the AESA framework. The findings demonstrate that the AESA framework is crucial for determining whether production or consumption activities are sustainable in absolute terms. Additionally, a key challenge identified is the application of the Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework within LCA. This review emphasizes the increasing relevance of absolute sustainability approaches; as traditional relative methods often fail to ensure that impacts remain within planetary boundaries.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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