本国际标准为组织内环境绩效评估的设计和使用提供指导。它适用于所有组织，无论其类型、规模、位置和复杂性如何。本国际标准不确定环境绩效水平。本规范不适用于认证或注册或任何其他环境管理体系合规性要求的制定。

This International Standard gives guidance on the design and use of environmental performance evaluation within an organization. It is applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size, location, and complexity.This International Standard does not establish environmental performance levels. It is not intended for use as a specification standard for certification or registration purposes or for the establishment of any other environmental management system conformance requirements.