Emissions factor record
coal (electricity generation) in United Kingdom
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
2.2252
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for coal (electricity generation) in United Kingdom is 2.2252 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- coal (electricity generation)
- Region
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Total emissions
- 2.2252 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting
- Year represented
- 2024
- LCA lifecycle
- At use
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening coal (electricity generation) 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 coal (electricity generation) in United Kingdom?
The public benchmark for coal (electricity generation) in United Kingdom is 2.2252 kg CO2e / kg, based on at use data from 2024.
How much CO2 does coal (electricity generation) produce per kg?
coal (electricity generation) in United Kingdom produces approximately 2.2252 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at use and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of coal (electricity generation)?
The carbon footprint benchmark for coal (electricity generation) sourced in United Kingdom is 2.2252 kg CO2e / kg as of 2024. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this coal (electricity generation) 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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