scope:

This International Standard describes the principles, requirements and guidelines for eco-efficiency assessment for product systems including a) the goal and scope definition of the eco-efficiency assessment; b) the environmental assessment; c) the product system value assessment; d) the quantification of eco-efficiency; e) interpretation (including quality assurance); f) reporting; g) critical review of the eco-efficiency assessment. Requirements, recommendations and guidelines for specific choices of categories of environmental impact and values are not included. The intended application of the eco-efficiency assessment is considered during the goal and scope definition, but the actual use of the results is outside the scope of this International Standard. This International Standard is not intended to be used as a single base for contractual or regulatory purposes or registration and certification.