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'''Rossana Strippoli''', '''Teodoro Gallucci''', '''[https://topitalianscientists.org/tis/54248/Carlo_Ingrao_-_Top_Italian_Scientist_in_Business_Sciences Carlo Ingrao]'''


Department of Economics, Management and Business Law, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Largo Abbazia Santa Scolastica 53, Bari, Italy.
Department of Economics, Management and Business Law, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Largo Abbazia Santa Scolastica 53, Bari, Italy.

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Published
June 27, 2025
Title
Gerontocracy and Cronyism in the Italian National Health System
Authors
Rossana Strippoli, Teodoro Gallucci, Carlo Ingrao
DOI
10.62684/SBXL2822
Keywords
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), business management, sustainable business, sustainability goals
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Rossana Strippoli, Teodoro Gallucci, Carlo Ingrao

Department of Economics, Management and Business Law, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Largo Abbazia Santa Scolastica 53, Bari, Italy.

Correspondence to: Carlo Ingrao, carlo.ingrao@uniba.it


Abstract

This study explores the strategic role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a decision-support tool for enhancing sustainability in business management. LCA provides a comprehensive and science-based framework to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, services, and systems across their life cycle stages. A key contribution of this work is the classification of LCA uses into internal and external functions, ranging from product development, procurement, and operations to marketing, education, and policy engagement. Moreover, the paper distinguishes between retrospective and prospective applications of LCA, highlighting the former’s use in benchmarking and compliance, and the latter’s relevance in guiding sustainable innovation and early-stage decision-making. By promoting methodological innovation and expanding practical applications, LCA can evolve from a technical assessment tool into a strategic asset for sustainable business transformation.

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The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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