Emissions factor record
light fuel oil in Europe
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.8507
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for light fuel oil in Europe is 0.8507 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- light fuel oil
- Region
- Europe (RER)
- Total emissions
- 0.8507 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- Refinery
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening light fuel oil sourcing in Europe. 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 light fuel oil in Europe?
The public benchmark for light fuel oil in Europe is 0.8507 kg CO2e / kg, based on refinery data from 2025.
How much CO2 does light fuel oil produce per kg?
light fuel oil in Europe produces approximately 0.8507 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the refinery and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of light fuel oil?
The carbon footprint benchmark for light fuel oil sourced in Europe is 0.8507 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this light fuel oil 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 light fuel oil?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for light fuel oil instead of relying on one static factor.
