<strong>ILCD</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong>: <strong>Framework</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>requirements</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>LCIA</strong> <strong>models</strong> <strong>and</strong> indicators First edition RESOURCE DEPLETION Check the following: Threshold (Minimum score) Overall evaluation of science based criteria Stakeholder acceptance criteria Overall evaluation of stakeholders acceptance criteria Final recommendation • The indicator is easily understood • There is an authoritative body behind the general model principles like the IPCC model (consensus/international endorsement) • The principles of the model are easily understood by non-<strong>LCIA</strong> experts <strong>and</strong> preferably also by the general public • The covered elementary flows <strong>and</strong> impact <strong>models</strong> do not inappropriately favour or disfavour specific industries, processes, or products • The indicator is relevant with current policy indicators of the European Commission or similar international authoritative bodies Importance (H-N) 4 Requirements <strong>for</strong> specific impact categories 82
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