Emissions factor record
Maize silage in Australia
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.5099
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for maize silage in Australia is 0.5099 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- Maize silage
- Region
- Australia (AU)
- Total emissions
- 0.5099 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 maize silage sourcing in 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 maize silage in Australia?
The public benchmark for maize silage in Australia is 0.5099 kg CO2e / kg, based on at farm data from 2025.
How much CO2 does maize silage produce per kg?
Maize silage in Australia produces approximately 0.5099 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at farm and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of maize silage?
The carbon footprint benchmark for maize silage sourced in Australia is 0.5099 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this maize silage 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 maize silage?
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