Environmental performance indicators EPIs

Each CER obtained was analysed using a comprehensive set of environmental performance indicators (EPIs). An overall ranking of CERs was made difficult by the lack of a universal standard. In addition, there was frequently little or no quantitative information, making some of the individual EPI assessments subjective. 

Effectively managing and communicating company environmental performance to such a wide variety of receptors requires some form of systematisation. This can take the form of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Accounting (EA), Environmental Performance Indicators (EPI) and environmental reporting. 

T he use of LCA for communicating environmental achievements to interest groups is an important option. In many practical situations, LCA requires much time and effort, and more simple rules of thumb are needed.. Some of these use Environmental Performance Indicators, the so-called EPIs. LCA can be used to full advantage to develop EPI-based rules of thumb. ... 

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