Emissions factor record
pork in United Kingdom
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
8.9100
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for pork in United Kingdom is 8.91 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- pork
- Region
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Total emissions
- 8.9100 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- Emissions Factor Database by WRAP
- Year represented
- 2022
- LCA lifecycle
- At processing
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening pork 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 pork in United Kingdom?
The public benchmark for pork in United Kingdom is 8.91 kg CO2e / kg, based on at processing data from 2022.
How much CO2 does pork produce per kg?
pork in United Kingdom produces approximately 8.91 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at processing and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of pork?
The carbon footprint benchmark for pork sourced in United Kingdom is 8.91 kg CO2e / kg as of 2022. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this pork 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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