Emissions factor record
chicken in Global
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
7.4154
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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LUC
1.8156 kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for chicken in Global is 7.4154 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- chicken
- Region
- Global (GLO)
- Total emissions
- 7.4154 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- Emissions Factor Database by WRAP
- Year represented
- 2022
- LCA lifecycle
- At farm
Emissions components
Additional component values are shown only when available for this ingredient.
LUC - Land use change
1.8156 kg CO2e / kg
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening chicken sourcing in Global. 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 chicken in Global?
The public benchmark for chicken in Global is 7.4154 kg CO2e / kg, based on at farm data from 2022.
How much CO2 does chicken produce per kg?
chicken in Global produces approximately 7.4154 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at farm and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of chicken?
The carbon footprint benchmark for chicken sourced in Global is 7.4154 kg CO2e / kg as of 2022. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this chicken 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 chicken?
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