Emissions factor record
chorizo in United Kingdom
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
5.9529
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for chorizo in United Kingdom is 5.9529 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- chorizo
- Region
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Total emissions
- 5.9529 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- The Big Climate Database
- Year represented
- 2024
- LCA lifecycle
- At market
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening chorizo sourcing in United Kingdom. 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 chorizo in United Kingdom?
The public benchmark for chorizo in United Kingdom is 5.9529 kg CO2e / kg, based on at market data from 2024.
How much CO2 does chorizo produce per kg?
chorizo in United Kingdom produces approximately 5.9529 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at market and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of chorizo?
The carbon footprint benchmark for chorizo sourced in United Kingdom is 5.9529 kg CO2e / kg as of 2024. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this chorizo 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.
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