ECeWert
ECeWert is a composite sustainability metric used to compare the environmental efficiency of products, services, or processes relative to their economic value. The term is commonly encountered in German-language discussions and is often translated as Environmental Cost Value, reflecting its aim to combine environmental impact with monetary consideration into a single index.
Origin and use: The concept emerged in academic debates on integrating lifecycle assessment with cost considerations
Calculation and interpretation: ECeWert typically combines an environmental impact score, derived from methods such as life
Advantages and criticisms: Proponents argue that ECeWert supports integrated assessment by aligning environmental and economic considerations.
Relation to other metrics: ECeWert complements lifecycle assessment, ecological footprint, and cost-benefit analyses but is not