ARBEITSBERICHT - Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut - Bund.de

Review protocol for life cycle assessments according to ISO 14044 10Compliance with the methodologicalrequirements of ISO 14044 (according toClause 4)Compliance with thedocumentationrequirements of ISO14044 (according toClause 5)d) the statement that “ISO 14044 does not specify any specific methodology or support the underlying valuechoicesused to group the impact categories”; - -e) the statement that “The value-choices and judgments within the grouping procedures are the sole responsibilitiesof the commissioner of the study (e.g. government, community, organization, etc.)”. - -SUMMARY FINDINGS (Clause 6.1):The methods used to carry out the LCA are consistent with this International Standard, √ -The methods used to carry out the LCA are scientifically and technically valid, √ -The data used are appropriate and reasonable in relation to the goal of the study, √ -The interpretations reflect the limitations identified and the goal of the study, and √ -The study report is transparent and consistent. - √Dr. F. Werner, Environment & Development, Zurich