Emissions factor record
lamb (upland sheep) in United Kingdom
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
12.5000
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for lamb (upland sheep) in United Kingdom is 12.5 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- lamb (upland sheep)
- Region
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Total emissions
- 12.5000 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- Emissions Factor Database by WRAP
- Year represented
- 2022
- LCA lifecycle
- At farm
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening lamb (upland sheep) 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 lamb (upland sheep) in United Kingdom?
The public benchmark for lamb (upland sheep) in United Kingdom is 12.5 kg CO2e / kg, based on at farm data from 2022.
How much CO2 does lamb (upland sheep) produce per kg?
lamb (upland sheep) in United Kingdom produces approximately 12.5 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at farm and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of lamb (upland sheep)?
The carbon footprint benchmark for lamb (upland sheep) sourced in United Kingdom is 12.5 kg CO2e / kg as of 2022. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this lamb (upland sheep) 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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