Emissions factor record
gravel (sand and gravel) in Germany
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.0027
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for gravel (sand and gravel) in Germany is 0.0027 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- gravel (sand and gravel)
- Region
- Germany (DE)
- Total emissions
- 0.0027 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- Ökobaudat
- Year represented
- 2021
- LCA lifecycle
- At processing
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening gravel (sand and gravel) sourcing in Germany. 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 gravel (sand and gravel) in Germany?
The public benchmark for gravel (sand and gravel) in Germany is 0.0027 kg CO2e / kg, based on at processing data from 2021.
How much CO2 does gravel (sand and gravel) produce per kg?
gravel (sand and gravel) in Germany produces approximately 0.0027 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at processing and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of gravel (sand and gravel)?
The carbon footprint benchmark for gravel (sand and gravel) sourced in Germany is 0.0027 kg CO2e / kg as of 2021. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this gravel (sand and gravel) 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 gravel (sand and gravel)?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for gravel (sand and gravel) instead of relying on one static factor.
