The normalised damage categories can also be used with the triangle tool that is build into SimaPro 5. In such a case the answer is dependent on the weighting factors for Ecosystem quality, Resources and Human health. If damage categories have conflicting values, the triangle will display two areas. Eco-indicator 99, Methodology report. Normalisation is based on 1990 levels for Europe excl.
Weighting is based on distance to target.
Eco-indicator 95, Final report. In case several methods are available for obligatory impact categories, a baseline indicator is selected, based on the principle of best available practice. Baseline indicators are recommended for simplified studies. The guide provides guidelines for inclusion of other methods and impact category indicators in case of detailed studies and extended studies. Only baseline indicators are available in the CML method in SimaPro.