Environmental Management Systems:Environmental Management Systems (EMS) allow the incorporation of environmental issues into the general management of a company, giving them strategic value and a competitive advantage. An Environmental Management System provides a framework for a company to manage its environmental actions in an active and systematic manner that ensures its gradual improvement. |
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Life Cycle Analysis: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is an objective process that evaluates the environmental burdens associated with a product, process or activity. The LCA methodology consists of conducting a material and energy balance of the studied system. Inputs and outputs of the system are identified and the potential environmental impacts they cause are evaluated. |
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Ecolabelling and Green Purchasing: The decisions taken at the moment of purchasing a product or service can make an important contribution to the protection of the environment; therefore, adopting responsible behaviour as consumers and valuing environmental commitment during the purchase of products and services is of fundamental importance. |
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Indicators: More and more companies use indicators to evaluate their internal and external performance regarding certain issues. Depending on their characteristics, the indicators provide different types of information regarding different aspects such as finance or the environment, in a clear, objective and transparent fashion. |
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