Emissions factor record
brewed coffee in South America
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.5000
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for brewed coffee in South America is 0.5 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- brewed coffee
- Region
- South America (UN_SAMERICA)
- Total emissions
- 0.5000 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- RISE Food Climate Database
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At use
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening brewed coffee sourcing in South America. 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 brewed coffee in South America?
The public benchmark for brewed coffee in South America is 0.5 kg CO2e / kg, based on at use data from 2025.
How much CO2 does brewed coffee produce per kg?
brewed coffee in South America produces approximately 0.5 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at use and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of brewed coffee ?
The carbon footprint benchmark for brewed coffee sourced in South America is 0.5 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this brewed coffee 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 brewed coffee ?
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