Emissions factor record
gold, from combined gold-silver production in Papua New Guinea
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
39635.5197
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for gold, from combined gold-silver production in Papua New Guinea is 39635.5197 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- gold, from combined gold-silver production
- Region
- Papua New Guinea (PG)
- Total emissions
- 39635.5197 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- Refinery
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening gold, from combined gold-silver production sourcing in Papua New Guinea. 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 gold, from combined gold-silver production in Papua New Guinea?
The public benchmark for gold, from combined gold-silver production in Papua New Guinea is 39635.5197 kg CO2e / kg, based on refinery data from 2025.
How much CO2 does gold, from combined gold-silver production produce per kg?
gold, from combined gold-silver production in Papua New Guinea produces approximately 39635.5197 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the refinery and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of gold, from combined gold-silver production?
The carbon footprint benchmark for gold, from combined gold-silver production sourced in Papua New Guinea is 39635.5197 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this gold, from combined gold-silver production 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 gold, from combined gold-silver production?
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