International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) handbook : review schemes for Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) are the scientific approaches behind modern environmental policies and business decision support related to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). The International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) provides a common basis for consistent, robust and quality-assured life cycle data and studies. Such data and studies support coherent SCP instruments, such as Ecolabelling, Ecodesign, Carbon footprinting, and Green Public and Private Procurement. This guide is a component of the International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) Handbook (see figure). It provides the detailed provisions on the review types required for various life cycle data and studies, as well as direct applications in the form of _review schemes'. The principle target audience for this guide is the LCA reviewer and practitioner, as well as technical experts in the public and private sector dealing with environmental decision support related to products, resources, and waste management.