A framework for combining prospective life cycle assessment and Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment (pAESA) through integrated assessment models

Key Points

• This research aims to create a framework that unifies prospective life cycle assessment with absolute environmental sustainability assessment.
• Development of a combined framework using integrated assessment models.
• Application of the framework to assess environmental impacts.
• Evaluation of sustainability indicators through life cycle assessment and pAESA.
• Demonstrated synergies between life cycle assessment and pAESA for improved sustainability evaluation.
• Identified key environmental indicators that benefit from integrated assessment.
• Outlined potential applications of the framework in sustainability planning.