Key terms used in iso 14044 standard.pptx

LCA

1. Key terms used in iso 14044 standard By: Vincent Sakwata [vet2200090]

2. introduction ISO 14044 is an international environmental management standard which specifies requirements and provides guidelines for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) 5/18/2022 2

3. Key terms and definitions Term 3.43: Sensitivity check Process of verifying that the information obtained from a sensitivity analysis is relevant for reaching the conclusions and giving recommendations Example: We check whether models used were appropriate during the SA Check if there was any obvious bias which could affect the sensitivity analysis 5/18/2022 3

4. Continues …… Term 3.44: Evaluation Element within the life cycle interpretation phase intended to establish confidence in the results of the life cycle assessment. Example: Assures interested parties that data used during the LCA was reliable and that passed completeness, sensitivity, consistency and uncertainty tests. 5/18/2022 4

5. Continues… Term 3.45: Critical review Process intended to ensure consistency between a life cycle assessment and the principles and requirements of the international standards on the life cycle assessment Example Panel of independent reviewers evaluate and judge whether the LCA followed standards, whether the scientific methods used were appropriate. Comments and recommendations about the LCA are documented from this review 5/19/2022 5

6. Continues… Term 3.46: Interested party Individuals or groups concerned with or affected by the environmental performance of a product system or by the results of the life cycle assessment. Example: G overnment Agencies , NGOs, consumers, manufactures 5/19/2022 6

7. reference ISO 14044:2006(E), Environmental management – Life Cycle Assessment - Requirements and Guidelines 5/19/2022 7

8. End of Presentation Thank you! 5/19/2022 8