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Expertise area
My expertise areas are related to sustainability assessment, sustainability management and circular economy. My research tasks are often related to collecting and combining information that is produced using different research methods and that represents different aspects of sustainability. I have experience from product and technology development projects related to forest industry, process industry, ICT and recycling. I have a doctoral degree in Economics and Business Administration (Management and organization studies), and studies in environmental policy, economic sociology and corporate responsibility.
Research interests
My research interests include environmental and social sustainability, life cycle assessment, life cycle thinking and sustainability communication. I'm especially interested in how sustainability information can be used to support decision-making in different contexts, and how stakeholders can be involved in the assessment process.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CRAFT-IT4SD: Craft Revitalization Action for Futureproofing the Transition to Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development
Markkula, A. (Manager), Pihkola, H. (Owner), Petänen, P. (Participant), Paronen, E. (Participant) & Hylkilä, E. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: EU project
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ESCIB: Developing environmental sustainability & circularity assessment methodologies for industrial bio-based systems
Pihkola, H. (Manager), Behm, K. (Participant), Paronen, E. (Participant), Hylkilä, E. (Participant), Sarvola, I.-M. (Participant), Kujanpää, L. (Participant), Wessberg, N. (Participant) & Lehtinen, S. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: EU project
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SuFu: Sustainable Futures Co-research
Nuutinen, M. (Manager), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Palomäki, K. (Participant), Paronen, E. (Participant), Pihkola, H. (Participant), Pussinen, P. (Participant), Federley, M. (Participant), Valkokari, K. (Owner), Leinonen, A. (Participant), Huuhanmäki, J. (Participant), Peltonen, E. (Participant) & Kuusisto, J. (Participant)
1/04/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Business Finland project
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CLEAN cultures: An approach for innovative Climate Learning, Evaluation and Action in Neighbourhoods
Similä, L. (Manager), Pihkola, H. (Participant), Sokka, L. (Manager), Niemi, A. (Participant), Koljonen, T. (Participant) & Correia, S. (Participant)
1/12/20 → 30/09/24
Project: Academy of Finland project
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ORIENTING: Operational Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Methodology Supporting Decisions Towards a Circular Economy
Pihkola, H. (Manager), Pajula, T. (Manager), Sokka, L. (Participant), Behm, K. (Participant), Lindfors, K. (Participant), Kujanpää, L. (Participant), Vatanen, S. (Participant), Hepo-oja, L. (Participant), Ashouri, S. (Participant), Cole, C. (Participant) & Hajikhani, A. (Participant)
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: EU project
Research output
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Life cycle costing as part of a life cycle sustainability assessment of products: methodology and case studies
Bachmann, T. M., van der Kamp, J., Bianchi, M., Pihkola, H. & Saavedra del Oso, M., Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 29, 10, p. 1863-1879 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Lifestyle can be anything if not defined: A review of understanding and use of the lifestyle concept in sustainability studies
Schwarzinger, S. (Corresponding Author), Brenner-Fliesser, M., Seebauer, S., Carrus, G., De Gregorio, E., Klöckner, C. A. & Pihkola, H., 30 Jun 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 12, 13 p., e32697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Social-LCA providing new insights and learnings for social responsibility—case pulp and paper industry
Pihkola, H., Hylkilä, E., Paronen, E., Markkula, A. & Liirus, H., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Towards a future product sustainability footprint
Cordella, M., Pihkola, H., Pajula, T. & Zamagni, A., 23 Apr 2024, Handbook on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 343-356 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
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Using LCA for evaluating hotspots and circularity strategies in semiconductor manufacturing
Harju, N., Pihkola, H. & Arnold, M., Oct 2024, Extended Abstracts SETAC Europe 26th LCA Symposium. p. 56-57Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific
Open Access