The aim of this study was to gather environmental data so that they
could become common reference values for RECORD members, each of whom could use
them as they saw fit in accordance with the ISO 14042 standard, the important
thing being to reach a consensus within the RECORD framework.
The reference values cover:
- The main elements quantified in LCAs:
o Consumption of natural resources
o Consumption of renewable energy
o Atmospheric emissions and liquid discharges
o Solid waste
o The most widely accepted indicators: primary energy and global warming
potential (GWP).
- Different geographical scales: the
world, Europe (EU15), France and the USA.
- The different sectors of activity:
agriculture, industry, transport, residential and tertiary.
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