Emission Factor
Insulation (average source)
1861
kgCO2e/tonne
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Emission factor summary
Weighted average of emission factors for insulation under different production methods based on estimated market share. Primary: 90%. Closed-loop: 10%. 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 | Insulation (average source) |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Building Materials |
| Source | Climatiq |
| Source Dataset | Materials |
| Region | |
| Year | 2025 |
| Year Released | 2025 |
| Emission Factor |
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| Scopes | XX,XX |
LCA Activity | cradle_to_gate |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | xxx |
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