search query: @freeterm environmental procurement / total: 1
reference: 1 / 1
« previous | next »
Author:Oka, T. (et al.)
Title:Calculating cost-effectiveness for activities with multiple environmental effects using the maximum abatement cost method
Journal:Journal of industrial ecology
2005 : FALL, VOL. 9:4, p. 97-103
Index terms:industries
ecology
efficiency
cost effectiveness
externalities
Freeterms:green purchasing
environmental procurement
Language:eng
Abstract:As means of assessing preferential purchasing of products with multiple environmental effects, a maximum abatement cost (MAC) method is proposed. Using the MAC method, cost-effectiveness of the introduction of a product with less emissions of some substances than conventional products can be assessed. A total sum, called avoidable abatement cost (AAC), is compared with the additional private cost (as: a-p-c.) of the product for the purchaser. When the a-p-c. is smaller than the AAC, the product is regarded as relatively eco-efficient. The MAC method is illustrated with an assessment of industrial pumps.
SCIMA record nr: 265845
add to basket
« previous | next »
SCIMA