This document specifies additional requirements and gives guidance for an effective application of ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 to organizations.


This document provides:


—     the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) principles and methodology to organizations;


—     the benefits that LCA can bring to organizations by using LCA methodology at an organizational level;


—     the system boundary;


—     specific considerations when dealing with life cycle inventory (LCI), life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and interpretation;