Which of the following indicators would NOT be used to evaluate the environmental performance of humanitarian organizations?

• A. Waste per beneficiary
• B. Energy use
• C. Water losses
• D. Donor satisfaction with relief supply

Answer: (D)

Environmental performance in humanitarian work focuses on how a program uses resources and minimizes environmental impact. Indicators like waste per beneficiary track how much waste is generated and how efficiently it’s managed; energy use measures the amount of energy consumed relative to service delivery, highlighting efficiency or carbon footprint; water losses reflect leaks or inefficiencies in water systems, indicating how much water is wasted and where improvements are needed. Donor satisfaction with relief supply, while important for program quality and accountability, gauges stakeholder perceptions rather than the environmental footprint of the operation. Therefore, it would not be used to evaluate environmental performance.