Emissions factor record
cotton fibres in United States
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
2.9414
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for cotton fibres in United States is 2.9414 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- cotton fibres
- Region
- United States (US)
- Total emissions
- 2.9414 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At farm
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening cotton fibres sourcing in United States. 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 cotton fibres in United States?
The public benchmark for cotton fibres in United States is 2.9414 kg CO2e / kg, based on at farm data from 2025.
How much CO2 does cotton fibres produce per kg?
cotton fibres in United States produces approximately 2.9414 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at farm and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of cotton fibres?
The carbon footprint benchmark for cotton fibres sourced in United States is 2.9414 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this cotton fibres 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 cotton fibres?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for cotton fibres instead of relying on one static factor.
