... of Technology. One of the project's goals is to assess and demonstrate tools such as life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental risk assessment (ERA) and life cycle costing (LCC). Design/methodology/approach Different strategies for eco‐efficiency evaluation based on existing tools as well as case study...

.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Life cycle costs Sustainable development Reports Today's companies have to find a way between focusing on profit on the one hand and also concentrating on other issues like social concerns or environmental issues. This sustainable...

...Mary Ann Curran; Bengt Steen Purpose From a methodological point of view, life cycle costing (LCC) is well developed with respect to conventional costs. However, when it comes to costs related to environmental issues, neither the items nor their estimation have been well developed. This paper aims...

... life cycle costing (LCC). Design/methodology/approach Sustainability is developing into a target for an increasing number of industries and governments. As a consequence focus has shifted from the production process to the entire life cycle. LCA is a tool that can help producers make better...

... and accidental leakages that may cause health problems and damage to ecosystems in the immediate vicinity. Life cycle costs Supply chain management Environmental management Automotive industry South Africa The automotive industry, which operates as multinational companies, is increasingly...

... improvements should be done in order to achieve an effective reduction of the environmental burdens. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Life cycle costs Environmental management Paper Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a technique that aims at studying the environmental aspects...