Emissions factor record
magnesium in Europe
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
75.1986
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for magnesium in Europe is 75.1986 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- magnesium
- Region
- Europe (RER)
- Total emissions
- 75.1986 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At manufacturer
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening magnesium 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 magnesium in Europe?
The public benchmark for magnesium in Europe is 75.1986 kg CO2e / kg, based on at manufacturer data from 2025.
How much CO2 does magnesium produce per kg?
magnesium in Europe produces approximately 75.1986 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at manufacturer and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of magnesium?
The carbon footprint benchmark for magnesium sourced in Europe is 75.1986 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this magnesium 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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