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Scrap metal waste disposal (open-loop)
21.28kgCO2e/tonne
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Emission intensity for scrap metal waste disposal - open-loop. Retrieved from the Conversion Factors 2022: flat file published by the UK BEIS/Defra at the source URL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Scrap metal waste disposal (open-loop) |
| Sector | Waste |
| Category | Metal Waste |
| Source | BEIS |
| Source Dataset | UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2022 |
| Year Released | 2022 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | end_of_life |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
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waste-type_scrap_metal-disposal_method_open_loop
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