5. Glossary

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); Analyse de Cycle Vie (ACV)

A method for quantitatively assessing the environmental impacts associated with a product, process or activity, by measuring consumption and discharges throughout its life cycle.

exergy analysis

Quantitative assessment method that involves calculating exergy flows in a system.

checklist ; checklist

A qualitative assessment tool that takes the form of a list of criteria, translated into statements or questions to which the assessor must respond with a score, or a yes/no choice.

life cycle; cycle de vie

Activities and stages involved in the life of a product or process: extraction of raw materials, transformation, packaging, use, transport, distribution, disposal...