Eco Index pilot programme ready to start
16/08/2010
The Eco Index is designed to help companies benchmark and measure their environmental footprint, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and make informed sourcing and product lifecycle decisions. In development since 2007, the Eco Index tool encompasses guidelines, performance indicators, footprint metrics and a comparative scoring system against a six-stage lifecycle approach.
A pilot programme is open to all outdoor companies and will begin in late August 2010. A series of webinars will also be held throughout the autumn for pilot programme participants.
Mark Held, secretary general of the European Outdoor Group commented: “The outdoor industry’s success is inherently linked to the health of the planet, ensuring the continued existence of the places we hike and climb is vital. The industry has a responsibility to lead the move toward implementing more sustainable business practices that protect the livelihood of the industry and the environment.”
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