Abstract
Purpose – Environmental management has not kept pace with the challenges of globalization. Case
studies show that life-cycle management (LCM) can be an important alternative approach in managing
sustainability, performance of products and materials along the value-chain.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyzes case study models for LCM used in different
circumstances. It compares the new forms of governance along the life-chain, and the coordination of
environmental management tools already in widespread use. Strengths and weaknesses are discussed
with respect to other CSR methods in current use. The role of life-cycle assessment (LCA) in prioritizing
sustainability issues is highlighted.
Findings – Business focuses on supply-chain management to achieve its sustainability goals.
Governments give emphasis to communication rather than legislation. Community and NGO pressure
on the commodity resource sector has led to important multi-stakeholder life-cycle-management. These
approaches are most effective in a cooperative framework.
Practical implications – The choice of the LCM model depends on the nature of the value-chain and
the sector involved. Companies have made progress in managing longer portions of their value-chains.
However, there is now a need to refine the management instruments used to implement LCM, as many of
them were not intended to function at broad levels, for example, globally.
Originality/value – Much attention so far has been given to LCA techniques. The paper looks at
management models that can transform LCA into effective action programmes for a higher level of
sustainability.
Keywords Value chain, Environmental management
Paper type Research paper
Abstract
Purpose – Environmental management has not kept pace with the challenges of globalization. Case
studies show that life-cycle management (LCM) can be an important alternative approach in managing
sustainability, performance of products and materials along the value-chain.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyzes case study models for LCM used in different
circumstances. It compares the new forms of governance along the life-chain, and the coordination of
environmental management tools already in widespread use. Strengths and weaknesses are discussed
with respect to other CSR methods in current use. The role of life-cycle assessment (LCA) in prioritizing
sustainability issues is highlighted.
Findings – Business focuses on supply-chain management to achieve its sustainability goals.
Governments give emphasis to communication rather than legislation. Community and NGO pressure
on the commodity resource sector has led to important multi-stakeholder life-cycle-management. These
approaches are most effective in a cooperative framework.
Practical implications – The choice of the LCM model depends on the nature of the value-chain and
the sector involved. Companies have made progress in managing longer portions of their value-chains.
However, there is now a need to refine the management instruments used to implement LCM, as many of
them were not intended to function at broad levels, for example, globally.
Originality/value – Much attention so far has been given to LCA techniques. The paper looks at
management models that can transform LCA into effective action programmes for a higher level of
sustainability.
Keywords Value chain, Environmental management
Paper type Research paper
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