Emissions factor record
iron ore, 46% fe in Global
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.0047
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for iron ore, 46% fe in Global is 0.0047 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- iron ore, 46% fe
- Region
- Global (GLO)
- Total emissions
- 0.0047 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At mine
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening iron ore, 46% fe sourcing in Global. 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 iron ore, 46% fe in Global?
The public benchmark for iron ore, 46% fe in Global is 0.0047 kg CO2e / kg, based on at mine data from 2025.
How much CO2 does iron ore, 46% fe produce per kg?
iron ore, 46% fe in Global produces approximately 0.0047 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at mine and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of iron ore, 46% fe?
The carbon footprint benchmark for iron ore, 46% fe sourced in Global is 0.0047 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this iron ore, 46% fe 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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