IMPLEMENTING THE LIFE CYCLE APPROACH AT VOLKSWAGEN
Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
With its environmental strategy, Volkswagen is not only working on
developing the most environmentally-friendly vehicles, but also on building
them with the greatest possible sustainability. In order to manage the
implementation of this strategy in a targeted manner, an approach is needed
that considers environmental impacts of a product from a life cycle
perspective. Thus, with Think Blue. Engineering Volkswagen introduces a
concept that aims to identify aspects which are relevant for environmental
compatibility at an early stage and to consider them throughout the
organization and at all stages of the product life-cycle.
developing the most environmentally-friendly vehicles, but also on building
them with the greatest possible sustainability. In order to manage the
implementation of this strategy in a targeted manner, an approach is needed
that considers environmental impacts of a product from a life cycle
perspective. Thus, with Think Blue. Engineering Volkswagen introduces a
concept that aims to identify aspects which are relevant for environmental
compatibility at an early stage and to consider them throughout the
organization and at all stages of the product life-cycle.
Keywords
Design for environment; automotive; LCA; Think Blue; Engineering
References
ISO.(2006).ISO 14040: Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Principles and Framework. ISO, Geneva
ISO.(2006).ISO 14044: Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines. ISO, Geneva
Koffler, C.; Krinke, S.; Schebek, L.; Buchgeister, J.(2007).Volkswagen slimLCI – a Procedure for Streamlined
Inventory Modelling within Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Vehicles. In: International Journal of Vehicle Design (Special Issue on Sustainable Mobility, Vehicle Design and Development). Olney: Inderscience Publishers
Volkswagen.(2013). Environmental Goals of the Technical Development Department.
http://en.volkswagen.com/en/company/responsibility.html
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