Nations in social LCA

Ekvall, Tomas

doi:10.1007/s11367-010-0235-9

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“…[244] Include social performance of a government or other country-related entities [76] Individual well-being is related to a product system (individual AoP), and national well-being (societal AoP) [142] Societal AoP related to the capital approach: enhancing different types of social capitals (or social sustainability) [199] Sutherland…”

Section: Add Human Well-being Within Human Healthmentioning

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The role of manufacturing in affecting the social dimension of sustainability

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Section: Add Human Well-being Within Human Healthmentioning

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The role of manufacturing in affecting the social dimension of sustainability

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“…General knowledge on where the production activities are taking place is much more necessary for Social LCA because of societal, political, and cultural differences. Ekvall [14] highlighted the relevance of national statistics to assess the potential social impacts of supply chains. The SHDB Social Theme Tables list indicator data and qualitative information that is characterized for the level of risk (low, medium, high, and very high) for 191 countries and 57 sectors.…”

Section: Global Data To Visualize Social Impacts In Supply Chainsmentioning

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Identifying Social Impacts in Product Supply Chains:Overview and Application of the Social Hotspot Database

Benoît-Norris¹,

Cavan

Norris³

2012

Sustainability

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Abstract:One emerging tool to measure the social-related impacts in supply chains is Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), a derivative of the well-established environmental LCA technique. LCA has recently started to gain popularity among large corporations and initiatives, such as The Sustainability Consortium or the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Both have made the technique a cornerstone of their applied-research program. The Social Hotspots Database (SHDB) is an overarching, global database that eases the data collection burden in S-LCA studies. Proposed "hotspots" are production activities or unit processes (also defined as country-specific sectors) in the supply chain that may be at risk for social issues to be present. The SHDB enables efficient application of S-LCA by allowing users to prioritize production activities for which site-specific data collection is most desirable. Data for three criteria are used to inform prioritization: (1) labor intensity in worker hours per unit process and (2) risk for, or opportunity to affect, relevant social themes or sub-categories related to Human Rights, Labor Rights and Decent Work, Governance and Access to Community Services (3) gravity of a social issue. The Worker Hours Model was developed using a global input/output economic model and wage rate data. Nearly 200 reputable sources of statistical data have been used to develop 20 Social Theme Tables by country and sector. This paper presents an overview of the SHDB development and features, as well as results from a pilot study conducted on strawberry yogurt. This study, one of seven Social Scoping Assessments mandated by The Sustainability Consortium, identifies the potential social hotspots existing in the supply chain of strawberry yogurt. With this knowledge, companies that manufacture or sell yogurt can refine their data collection efforts in order to put their social responsibility performance in perspective and OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2012, 4 1947 effectively set up programs and initiatives to improve the social conditions of production along their product supply chain.

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“…The tables list quantitative data and qualitative characterization (level of risk or opportunity) for 191 countries and 57 sectors, when applicable. Ekvall [10] highlighted the relevance of national statistics to assess the potential social impacts of supply chains. Global indicator and qualitative data were collected for these tables from various international organizations with strong statistical agencies such as the World Health Organization, the International Labor Organization, the World Bank, and many others.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Social Hotspot Database for Acquiring Greater Visibility in Product Supply Chains\' Social Impacts: Overview and Application

Norris

Cavan

Norris

2011

Proceedings of the 1st World Sustainability Forum

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One emerging tool to measure the social-related impacts in supply chains is Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), a derivative of the well-established environmental LCA technique. LCA has recently started to gain popularity among large corporations and initiatives, such as The Sustainability Consortium or the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Both have made the technique a cornerstone of their applied-research program. The Social Hotspots Database (SHDB) is an overarching, global database that eases the data collection burden in S-LCA studies. Proposed "hotspots" are production activities or unit processes (also defined as country-specific sectors) in the supply chain that may be at risk for social issues to be present. The SHDB enables efficient application of S-LCA by allowing users to prioritize production activities for which site-specific data collection is most desirable. Data for three criteria are used to inform prioritization: (1) labor intensity in worker hours per unit process and (2) risk for, or opportunity to affect, relevant social themes related to Human Rights, Labor Rights and Decent Work, Governance and Access to Community Services (3) gravity of a social issue. The Worker Hours Model was developed using a global input/output economic model and wage rate data. Nearly 200 reputable sources of statistical data have been used to develop 20 Social Theme Tables by country and sector. This paper presents an overview of the SHDB development and features, as well as results OPEN ACCESSfrom a pilot study conducted on strawberry yogurt. This study, one of seven Social Scoping Assessments mandated by The Sustainability Consortium, identifies the potential social hotspots existing in the supply chain of strawberry yogurt. With this knowledge, companies that manufacture or sell yogurt can refine their data collection efforts in order to put their social responsibility performance in perspective and effectively set up programs and initiatives to improve the social conditions of production along their product supply chain.

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Nations in social LCA

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

The role of manufacturing in affecting the social dimension of sustainability

The role of manufacturing in affecting the social dimension of sustainability

Identifying Social Impacts in Product Supply Chains:Overview and Application of the Social Hotspot Database

A Social Hotspot Database for Acquiring Greater Visibility in Product Supply Chains\' Social Impacts: Overview and Application

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