Emissions factor record
Lentil in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia)
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.0041
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for lentil in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia) is 0.0041 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- Lentil
- Region
- Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia) (AU_VIC_SA_MAL)
- Total emissions
- 0.0041 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- AusLCI
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At farm
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening lentil sourcing in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia). 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 lentil in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia)?
The public benchmark for lentil in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia) is 0.0041 kg CO2e / kg, based on at farm data from 2025.
How much CO2 does lentil produce per kg?
Lentil in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia) produces approximately 0.0041 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at farm and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of lentil?
The carbon footprint benchmark for lentil sourced in Australia (Mallee, Victoria - South Australia) is 0.0041 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this lentil 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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