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Towards sustainable business models with a novel life cycle assessment method
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- Goffetti, Giulia (author)
- Ecodynamics Group, Department of Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy,Università degli Studi di Siena,University of Siena
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- Böckin, Daniel, 1989 (author)
- Division of Environmental Systems Analysis, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden,Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology
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- Baumann, Henrikke, 1964 (author)
- Division of Environmental Systems Analysis, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden,Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology
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- Tillman, Anne-Marie, 1958 (author)
- Division of Environmental Systems Analysis, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden,Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology
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- Zobel, Thomas, 1972- (author)
- Luleå tekniska universitet,Industriell ekonomi,Luleå tekniska universitet (LTU),Luleå University of Technology (LTU)
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- 2022-02-17
- 2022
- English.
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In: Business Strategy and the Environment. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0964-4733 .- 1099-0836. ; 31:5, s. 2019-2035
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Abstract
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- Business model (BM) innovation for sustainability is hampered by a lack of tools for environmental assessment and guidance at the BM level. Conventional life cycle assessment (LCA) neglects the economic and socio-technical mechanisms within a BM, and tools based on the BM canvas (BMC) cannot provide recommendations substantiated by environmental data. Here, a new method, BM-LCA, is applied to a case comparing the selling and renting of jackets, using profit as basis of comparison. Results identify how business parameters influence environmental performance, permitting analysis for decoupling within a business practice. This is made possible by the unique way the method links physical life cycle and the monetary flows of a BM. Usefulness of BM-LCA is discussed relative to BM innovation, business strategy and similar tools. BM-LCA provides insights into a broad range of BM elements and emerges as useful for business strategy. By measuring BM environmental performance, it helps determine what BM to compete with and support critical analysis of business against greenwashing. BM-LCA also enables identification of BM elements in greatest need of environmental innovation. BM-LCA appears as a promising tool for guiding business companies towards sustainability, filling a space between LCA and BMC. The method offers a practical way for business and LCA experts to merge their respective knowledge.
Subject headings
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Naturresursteknik -- Miljöledning (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Environmental Engineering -- Environmental Management (hsv//eng)
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Annan teknik -- Övrig annan teknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Other Engineering and Technologies -- Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified (hsv//eng)
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Miljöanalys och bygginformationsteknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Civil Engineering -- Environmental Analysis and Construction Information Technology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- business model
- business model canvas
- business model innovation
- business strategy
- decoupling
- life cycle assessment
- Kvalitetsteknik och logistik
- Quality technology and logistics
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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