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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021

Life-cycle interpretation

Phase of life-cycle assessment in which the findings of either the inventory analysis or the impact assessment, or both, are evaluated in relation to the defined goal and scope in order to reach conclusions and recommendations.

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

Source category: Standards