Emissions factor record
polyurethane, flexible foam in Europe
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
4.8659
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for polyurethane, flexible foam in Europe is 4.8659 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- polyurethane, flexible foam
- Region
- Europe (RER)
- Total emissions
- 4.8659 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 polyurethane, flexible foam 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 polyurethane, flexible foam in Europe?
The public benchmark for polyurethane, flexible foam in Europe is 4.8659 kg CO2e / kg, based on at manufacturer data from 2025.
How much CO2 does polyurethane, flexible foam produce per kg?
polyurethane, flexible foam in Europe produces approximately 4.8659 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at manufacturer and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of polyurethane, flexible foam?
The carbon footprint benchmark for polyurethane, flexible foam sourced in Europe is 4.8659 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this polyurethane, flexible foam 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 polyurethane, flexible foam?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for polyurethane, flexible foam instead of relying on one static factor.
