Date of Paper/Work
2011
Type of Paper/Work
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Department
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Martha Hardesty PhD
Department/School
Organizational Leadership
Abstract
This research studied ways in which leaders leverage Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, specifically as it relates to the North American residential window industry. Multiple segment groups ranging from NGOs to manufacturers were interviewed to ensure thorough cross sections of experts were polled. Such comprehensive sampling lends credence to the final recommendations.
The results revealed reoccurring themes which identify the most common uses of LCA data. Internal and external benefits range from material selection, environmental benchmarking and communications to global market access and policy development, all of which ultimately improve transparency and profitability while reducing environmental impacts
Recommended Citation
Perkins, Annie. (2011). How Leaders Leverage Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Data: A Guide for the North American Residential Window Industry. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maol_theses/5