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Emission Factor
Glass (average source)
1171
kgCO2e/tonne
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Weighted average of emission factors for glass under different production methods based on estimated market share. Primary: 60%. Closed-loop: 40%. Re-used: 0%. Underlying source: UK Government - Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2025. This uses approximate market shares where data are available. Use the applicable underlying EF if you know the production method.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Glass (average source) |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Glass and Glass Products |
| Source | Climatiq |
| Source Dataset | Materials |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2025 |
| Year Released | 2025 |
| Emission Factor |
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| Scopes | 3.1 |
LCA Activity | cradle_to_gate |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR4 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR4 |
| Data Versioning |
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API Reference
Activity ID
glass_products-type_glass_average_source
UUID
91b2b7f4-db18-4274-8004-ef08233851b0
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