Purpose Some future-oriented life cycle assessment (LCA) terms, particularly prospective
and ex-ante, show notable increase in use in publications over the last decade. However …

The development and implementation of industrial biotechnology (IB) is associated with high
expectations for reductions of environmental impacts and risks, particularly in terms of …

Emerging technologies are increasingly promoted on the promise of tackling the grand
challenge of sustainability. A range of assessment and governance approaches seek to …

By combining qualitative scenarios and life cycle assessment (LCA), we place the latter in a
larger context. This study outlines the importance of the integration of future perspectives …

Purpose The innovative utilization of hardwood as a future material resource can contribute
to a wood-based bioeconomy. Many hardwood-based products are still at the …

Abstract Purpose Social Organisational Life Cycle Assessment (SO-LCA) is a methodology
to evaluate the social and socio-economic aspects of the activities of a whole organisation …

To support product and technology choices toward a more sustainable future, diverse
assessment methods are used, involving life cycle assessment (LCA). This raises the …

The irreversible impacts of human activities on the Earth have led to the introduction of
planetary boundaries that define a safe operating space for humanity to act within …

Introduction of planetary boundaries for representing the carrying capacity of earth has led to
the concept of absolute sustainability. Accordingly, Science-based-targets (SBTs) have been …

The use of autonomous marine vehicles has increased in the last few years in marine
activities. The capabilities and versatility of these vehicles make it essential to use them in …