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\"EcoSolutions,\" a manufacturing company specializing in producing eco-friendly packaging materials, is seeking ISO 14001:2015 certification. As part of their initial environmental management system (EMS) implementation, the environmental manager, Anya Sharma, is tasked with identifying and assessing the environmental aspects and impacts of the company\'s operations. Anya is particularly focused on incorporating a lifecycle perspective, as mandated by the standard.\n\nGiven that EcoSolutions sources raw materials from various suppliers, designs and manufactures packaging materials, distributes products to customers, and provides guidance on end-of-life recycling, which of the following approaches best reflects the application of a lifecycle perspective in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 for EcoSolutions?
Assessing environmental impacts associated with raw material extraction, manufacturing processes, transportation, product use, and end-of-life treatment, focusing on both direct control and areas of influence across the entire value chain.
Focusing solely on the environmental impacts directly controlled by EcoSolutions within its manufacturing facility, such as energy consumption and waste generation, while disregarding upstream and downstream activities.
Prioritizing the assessment of environmental impacts related to regulatory compliance within the manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to local environmental laws and regulations, without considering the broader lifecycle stages.
Limiting the assessment to readily available data on environmental impacts, such as energy consumption and water usage, while excluding complex lifecycle stages like raw material extraction and end-of-life treatment due to data limitations.

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