Short description
The standard defines the terms generally, to be able to put the generally accepted definition in a specific context, and, in particular, to contrast these terms against each other. The definitions and explanations primarily cover general concepts of energy management and waste treatment, in addition to adjacent areas that have special meaning for this theme. The standard helps users to achieve a consensus on language and content. It helps to achieve a common understanding in applying the same concepts and descriptions for technical terms in the field of energy management and waste treatment.