What You Need to Know About Life Cycle Assessment in the “Agri‐Food Sector” for Sustainable Business Strategies in SMEs: A Bibliometric Analysis
通过文献计量和主题聚类，识别了生命周期评估在农业食品中小企业中的三个关键维度：循环经济整合、ISO 14040合规和本地化供应链应用，并提出了一个定制框架以帮助中小企业嵌入LCA，实现可持续目标。
ABSTRACT The agri‐food sector faces growing sustainability challenges, including resource depletion, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a key tool for evaluating environmental impacts, yet its adoption among small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) remains limited. Through bibliometric analysis and thematic clustering, this study identifies three key dimensions of LCA research: circular economy integration, ISO 14040 compliance, and localized supply chain applications. Circular metrics like the material circularity indicator (MCI) support SMEs in enhancing resource efficiency by aligning environmental and economic goals. ISO 14040 ensures methodological consistency and supports informed decision‐making. Case studies demonstrate LCA's practical benefits in reducing waste and promoting regional sustainability. The study proposes a tailored framework to embed LCA in SME operations, offering strategies to align agri‐food supply chains with global sustainability goals. Future research should explore digital and AI‐based tools to streamline LCA and support real‐time decisions.