D2.2. Conceptualisation of the integrated approach

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The ANALYST project aims to accelerate the transition towards a safer and more sustainable industrial value chain while expanding knowledge on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. It will develop an integrated approach for holistic impact assessment, covering safety, environmental, social, and economic dimensions. This approach will be operationalised and validated through three use cases focused on the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) value chain. The project directly addresses the pressing needs of society, industry, and government, as identified in the European Commission (EC)’s strategic plans, including the European Green Deal and the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).

The project introduces key innovations i.e. the ANALYST-BOX, a methodology and set of guidelines for integrated impact assessment; ANALYST-DIGI, a digital platform supporting data-driven decision-making; and ANALYST-T-PACK, a validation program applying real-world use cases in the plastic value chain, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors. This deliverable, D2.2, presents the conceptualisation of the ANALYST-BOX, detailing its four core dimensions—Safety, Environmental, Social, and Economic. The framework enables a holistic and integrated assessment of chemicals/materials, products and processes. The document outlines the background of the conceptualisation process, highlighting key features, relevant frameworks, indicators and methodologies. Additionally, a scoring system has been introduced within each dimension to facilitate integration across them.

This conceptualisation forms the foundation for the next project activities, specifically Task 2.3 “Identification of how health, environment, economic, and social factors interact in the integrated approach” and Task 2.4 “Creation and consolidation of the ANALYST-BOX”. It also supports the development of ANALYST-DIGI within Work Package (WP) 3, facilitating the creation of Digital Material Data Management Systems (DMDMS) for data-driven decision-making. To ensure its practical application and effectiveness, both ANALYST-BOX and ANALYST-DIGI will be tested through three case studies in WP4, focusing on the PVC value chain.