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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021

Characterisation factor

Factor derived from a characterisation model which is applied to convert an assigned emission flow to the common unit of the impact category indicator.

ISO, 2006a, EN ISO 14040:2006: Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and frameworks. July 2006.

Source category: Standards