Application LCA for eco-efficiency assessment of investment projects

• Autorzy: Joanna Kulczycka , Marzena Smol
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Eco-efficiency which takes into account the life cycle idea is a relatively new concept described by ISO International Standard 14045:2012. It can be used in environmental management by integration environmental considerations with economic analysis to improve products and technologies. Nowadays, eco-efficiency is a strategic tool and it is one of the key factors of it sustainable development. In the investment decision-making process, to assess new technology solutions and to choose the best options, the eco-efficiency account should be introduced. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a method used to assess environmental aspects and quantified impacts of investment project is proposed. Life cycle cost analysis being the combination of Net present value (NPV) with life cycle cost (LCC) was chosen for quantifying their financial effects. The eco-efficiency analysis based on LCA can be recommended not only as a decision support tool for individual investors, but also for ranking of investment projects when applying of financial support from structural or other national funds, as well in sustainable public procurement. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Economic efficiency; ISO International Standards; Ecological assessment of investment; Environmental protection; Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

PL

Efektywność ekonomiczna; Normy ISO; Ekologiczna ocena inwestycji; Ochrona środowiska; Ocena cyklu życia

• Czasopismo: Acta Innovations
• Rocznik: 2015
• Numer: nr 16
• Strony: 29--38

Twórcy

autor

Joanna Kulczycka

• AGH University of Science and Technology Kraków, Poland

autor

Marzena Smol

• Polish Academy of Sciences

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