Co-function – Any of two or more functions resulting from the same unit process or product system. Comparative Assertion – An environmental claim regarding the superiority or equivalence of an organisation versus a competing organisation providing the same products, based on the results of an OEF study and supporting OEFSRs. (based on ISO 14040:2006). Comparison – A comparison (graphically or otherwise) of two or more organisations regarding the results of their OEF, taking into account the OEFSRs, not including a comparative assertion. Co-product – Any of two or more products resulting from the same unit process or product system. (ISO 14044:2006) Cradle to Cradle - A specific kind of cradle-to-grave, where the end-of-life disposal step for the product is a recycling process. Cradle to Gate - A partial Organisation supply chain, from the extraction of raw materials (cradle) up to the manufacturer’s “gate”. The distribution, storage, use stage and end-of-life stage of the supply chain are omitted. Cradle to Grave - An Organisation supply chain that includes raw material extraction, processing, distribution, storage, use, and disposal or recycling stages. All relevant inputs and outputs are considered for all of the stages of the life cycle. Critical review – Process intended to ensure consistency between an OEF study and the principles and requirements of this OEF Guide and related OEFSRs (if available). (based on ISO 14040:2006) Data Quality - Characteristics of data that relate to their ability to satisfy stated requirements.
Единичен процес — най-малкият елемент, разглеждан в профила на използваните ресурси и емисиите, за който има количествено определени данни за входящите и изходящите количества (въз основа на ISO 14040:2006).