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Toward a Sectorwide Design for Environment Support System for the Rail Industry

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  • Wim Dewulf

    (Mechanical Engineering Department, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)

  • Joost Duflou

    (Mechanical Engineering Department, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)

  • Åsa Ander

    (Department ICT/K, Bombardier Transportation)

Abstract

Rail has an important role to play in the development toward a sustainable transportation system. In this perspective, the European Brite Euram Project RAVEL (Rail Vehicle Eco-Efficient Design) has developed a rail sectorwide Design for Environment system to be used and standardized throughout the full supply chain. At the core of the system, quantitative environmental performance indicators for rail vehicles and components are used to incorporate environmental performance target levels in the product requirements and to measure and communicate achieved environmental performance. The concept of eco-efficiency is used to integrate both environmental and economical considerations. The methodology further builds on a standardized material list, standardized data formats, and proactive design guidance. To date, first steps are already taken to integrate the RAVEL project results into sector initiatives toward industrywide acceptance and standardization.

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  • Wim Dewulf & Joost Duflou & Åsa Ander, 2004. "Toward a Sectorwide Design for Environment Support System for the Rail Industry," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 34(2), pages 181-190, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:34:y:2004:i:2:d:10.1007_s00267-004-2921-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-004-2921-5
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