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Scrap metal (closed-loop recycled source)
1702kgCO2e/tonne
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Emission intensity of scrap metal (closed-loop recycled source). The emission factor should be used to report on consumption of procured recycled materials. The emission factor covers sorting/processing/manufacturing and transportation to the point of sale. Retrieved from the Conversion Factors 2020: flat file published by the UK BEIS/Defra at the source URL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Scrap metal (closed-loop recycled source) |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Metals |
| Source | BEIS |
| Source Dataset | Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2020 |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2020 |
| Year Released | 2020 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | cradle_to_gate |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR4 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR4 |
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