A social impact quantification framework for the resource extraction industry

摘要: The objective of this study was to develop a social impact quantification framework for the resource extraction industry. developed incorporate two approaches—scale-based and quantitative approaches. It aimed be used assessing upstream impacts products incorporating mined materials produce full life cycle assessment (S-LCA). consists measurable indicators methods. approach simulates S-LCA by applying two-step assessment: (1) calculation scores at topic level, (2) normalization aggregation theme stakeholder level. demonstrated via case compare one material issue—health safety—from phase major photovoltaic (PV) technologies in USA: poly-Si CdTe PV under workers. A temporal analysis on key mineral performed. results showed large variations selected topics raw associated with PVs. While is limited deriving practical implications due preset assumptions, itself can extended integrated whole product enhance understanding promote sustainability measure both positive negative follow methodology. illustrated comparing dominant USA health safety. Our inspiring patterns from industry, especially when analysis.