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Term

benchmark

Term

A measurable variable used as a baseline or reference in evaluating the performance of an organisation. Benchmarks may he drawn from internal experience or that of other organisations or from legal requirement and are often used to gauge changes in performance over time.

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Definition source publication

Sustainability Northwest website. England. Environmental Issues for Business. Glossary of terms.

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http://www.snw.org.uk/enwweb/business/busenvglos.htm

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Sustainability Northwest website

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ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTS

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