In an effort to help companies integrate eco-efficiency metrics into
their operations, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
(WBCSD) is developing a standard set of measurements that can be used by
all companies. 25 companies representing a cross section of the business
community are presently testing a draft set of eco-efficiency indicators.
The process will be completed by March, 2000.
WBCSD’s goal is to establish a voluntary framework that is flexible enough
to be widely used, broadly accepted, and easily interpreted throughout the
world business community. The framework consists of five elements:
– agreed definitions and terminology for indicators
– set of core indicators that follow a widely agreed measurement methodology,
relevant to virtually all businesses
– process for developing additional indicators relevant to specific businesses
– a means by which the relationship between economic/value performance and
environmental performance can be quantified
– ways for companies to communicate eco-efficiency measurements clearly and
transparently to stakeholders.
If your company would like to participate, please contact Markus Lehni
To learn more, visit the WBCSD website
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