Emissions factor record
plain cake in United Kingdom
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
2.4992
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for plain cake in United Kingdom is 2.4992 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- plain cake
- Region
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Total emissions
- 2.4992 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- The Big Climate Database
- Year represented
- 2024
- LCA lifecycle
- At market
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening plain cake 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 plain cake in United Kingdom?
The public benchmark for plain cake in United Kingdom is 2.4992 kg CO2e / kg, based on at market data from 2024.
How much CO2 does plain cake produce per kg?
plain cake in United Kingdom produces approximately 2.4992 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at market and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of plain cake?
The carbon footprint benchmark for plain cake sourced in United Kingdom is 2.4992 kg CO2e / kg as of 2024. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this plain cake 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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