358-12 Background Report for a UNEP Guide to Life Cycle Management - A bridge to sustainable products

Summary

The aim of this document is to present background information for a more “popular” introductory guide to LCM which will be produced in the coming months and is – together with an accompanied slide show - intended to be used to promote life cycle thinking globally and be basis for various training activities.

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Issuer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year

2006

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Education

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals