Emissions factor record
Black Coal in Australia (West Australia)
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.0156
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for black coal in Australia (West Australia) is 0.0156 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- Black Coal
- Region
- Australia (West Australia) (AU_WA)
- Total emissions
- 0.0156 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- AusLCI
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At mine
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening black coal sourcing in Australia (West Australia). It is useful for early procurement analysis, supplier conversations, and identifying where emissions reductions may be possible.
Important limitation
This page provides a public view of a single emissions factor. It is not a supplier-specific product carbon footprint and should not be used as a substitute for verified supplier data when final reporting requires primary evidence.
Common questions
What is the emissions factor for black coal in Australia (West Australia)?
The public benchmark for black coal in Australia (West Australia) is 0.0156 kg CO2e / kg, based on at mine data from 2025.
How much CO2 does black coal produce per kg?
Black Coal in Australia (West Australia) produces approximately 0.0156 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at mine and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of black coal?
The carbon footprint benchmark for black coal sourced in Australia (West Australia) is 0.0156 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this black coal emissions factor be used for supplier-level reporting?
Use it for screening and early sourcing decisions. For final supplier-level reporting, prefer primary supplier data, verified product carbon footprints, or documents that match your reporting boundary.
How can I find lower-emissions alternatives to black coal?
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