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Blockchain-Based Life Cycle Assessment: An Implementation Framework and System Architecture

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  • A. Zhang

    (AUT - Auckland University of Technology)

  • R.Y. Zhong

    (HKU - The University of Hong Kong)

  • M. Farooque

    (AUT - Auckland University of Technology, Sukkur IBA University)

  • K. Kang

    (HKU - The University of Hong Kong)

  • V.G. Venkatesh

    (Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie)

Abstract

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely used for assessing the environmental impacts of a product or service. Collecting reliable data is a major challenge in LCA due to the complexities involved in the tracking and quantifying inputs and outputs at multiple supply chain stages. Blockchain technology offers an ideal solution to overcome the challenge in sustainable supply chain management. Its use in combination with internet-of-things (IoT) and big data analytics and visualization can help organizations achieve operational excellence in conducting LCA for improving supply chain sustainability. This research develops a framework to guide the implementation of Blockchain-based LCA. It proposes a system architecture that integrates the use of Blockchain, IoT, and big data analytics and visualization. The proposed implementation framework and system architecture were validated by practitioners who were experienced with Blockchain applications. The research also analyzes system implementation costs and discusses potential issues and solutions, as well as managerial and policy implications. © 2019 Elsevier B.V.

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  • A. Zhang & R.Y. Zhong & M. Farooque & K. Kang & V.G. Venkatesh, 2020. "Blockchain-Based Life Cycle Assessment: An Implementation Framework and System Architecture," Post-Print hal-04457149, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04457149
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104512
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