Eco-efficiency evaluation of automotive industries

This paper presents the eco-efficiency of waste generation in termsof production value in net sales (US$) per environmental influence using empirical evaluation. Evaluation has been considered only withinproduction process boundary of automotive industries. Evaluation of eco-efficiency tried to couple the economic and environmental influences ofindustry to know economic and environmental excellence. Eco-efficiency of automotive industries was quantitatively analyzed and determinedthat waste generation eco-efficiency have been increased gradually along with increasedproduction during analysis period of four years (2007-2010). It was possible due to metal cutting. While comparing each year’s eco-efficiency of above mentioned parameter, eco-efficiencies were increased that indicates less resource use and less waste released. As a general statement of overall comparison and characterization of eco-efficiencies of four years duration, automotive industries was eco-efficient in all aspects. Eco-efficiency being an emerging trend has not yet been implemented in Iran. It is further recommended to adopt the eco-efficiency evaluation in other industries. In addition, it is high time to augment the provision of eco-efficiency concepts in industrial policy and legislation concerned.

Keywords:

Eco-efficiency , automotive industries , Industrial ecology , Waste Generation