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This impact category is only applicable with the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology.

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Definition

Human Toxicity, Non-Cancer assesses the potential for substances to cause non-cancer health effects. The unit is CTUh.

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Environmental Mechanism

Exposure to toxic pollutants can lead to chronic respiratory, neurological, or reproductive issues. Releases occur via air, water, and soil pathways.

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Calculation in GREENZERO Journey

  1. Collect emissions of non-carcinogenic toxic substances.
  2. Multiply by ILCD characterization factors (CTUh).
  3. Sum the results for the total impact.
About ReCiPe 2016ReCiPe 2016 is a life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) method that provides characterization factors for converting inventory data into environmental impact indicators. It is not a methodology itself, but rather a comprehensive database of impact assessment factors developed by Dutch research institutes.The method provides characterization factors that translate emissions and resource use into standardized impact units (e.g., kg CO₂ eq. for climate change, kg SO₂ eq. for acidification). GREENZERO Journey follows ISO 14040/44 methodological standards while using ReCiPe 2016 characterization factors for impact calculations.ReCiPe 2016 does not cover this impact category, so PEF results are provided separately.

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Environmental Cost Conversion

No CE Delft cost factor is currently available; the impact is reported in CTUh.

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Example Calculation

For an emission total of 2e-6 CTUh the result is simply: 
Impact = 2e-6 CTUh

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Interpretation

Higher values signal greater potential for non-cancer health issues. Key drivers include solvents and heavy metals.

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Reduction Strategies

  • Replace hazardous substances
  • Improve workplace and community emissions controls

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Data Quality Considerations

  • Local exposure patterns strongly influence actual risk
  • Human Toxicity, Cancer (PEF)
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