Ford of Europe’s Product Sustainability Index
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Ford of Europe’s Product Sustainability Index (PSI) is a sustainability management tool directly used by engineering, i.e. not by sustainability or life cycle experts. PSI is looking at eight indicators reflecting environmental (Life Cycle Global Warming Potential, Life Cycle Air Quality Potential, Sustainable Materials, Restricted Substances, Drive-by-Exterior-Noise), social (Mobility Capability, Safety) and economic (Life Cycle Cost of Ownership) vehicle attributes. Ford Galaxy and S-MAX are the first vehicles where this tool has been applied from the beginning of their development. The results show significant improvements compared to the predecessor. This has been externally reviewed according to ISO14040.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006