Conference Agenda
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From Knowledge to Action - Operational Levers for Integrating Life Cycle Thinking into industrial Business-as-Usual
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Measuring is the first step toward action, and the assessment of product environmental impacts has never been more widespread. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a well-established and recognised methodology, now widely implemented, encouraged, and even mandated by various governmental and industry-driven initiatives. This session will explore a key question: To what extent does the growing enthusiasm for environmental impact measurement translate into concrete action plans aimed at reducing product impacts while maintaining functional performance? Are we on the verge of a new industrial era, where life cycle thinking becomes systematically integrated into product development? Or do major obstacles still hinder the pursuit of minimal environmental impact? If so, are these barriers methodological, technical, commercial, managerial, or regulatory? What role do different corporate functions play in implementing eco-design strategies, and what limitations do they face? Through discussions and contributions to this session, we aim to assess the available levers for industrial stakeholders to drive a more systematic adoption of eco-design—ensuring that measuring truly leads to action. | ||
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De l’analyse à l’action : retour d’expérience sur l’intégration de l’ACV dans un projet d’entretien autoroutier ORIS Materials Intelligence, France Rethinking the Use of Medical Devices in Operating Rooms: Leveraging Eco-Design to Reduce Environmental Impact without Compromising Surgical Performance 1Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec, Laboratoire Genie Industriel, France; 2Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, France L’ACV comme outil de pilotage stratégique pour les PME engagées 1ELYS Conseil, France; 2Green Family L’écoconception au cœur de l’industrie de la peinture : un cas d’étude réussi pour passer de la connaissance à l’action 1WeLOOP, France; 2Ailoop, France De la nécessité d’inclure la phase d’utilisation dans une optique d’éco-conception : le cas des matériaux réfractaires pour la production d’acier 1Université de Liège, Belgium; 2Saint-Gobain Research Provence, France | ||