environmental burden; environmental load
Technical term used in environmental science and policy to describe the impact of human activities on the environment, such as resource consumption or pollution.
We assess the environmental burden over the entire product life cycle.
Introducing renewable energy leads to a reduction in environmental load.
環境影響 (environmental impact) is a broader term often used in environmental impact assessments, while 環境負荷 specifically refers to the quantitative burden or load placed on the environment.
environmental burden reduction; environmental impact reduction
Compound of 環境 (environment) and 負荷 (burden, load). The term is a modern technical coinage reflecting the concept of environmental carrying capacity and impact.