Emissions factor record
silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) in Europe
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
7.4827
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) in Europe is 7.4827 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone)
- Region
- Europe (RER)
- Total emissions
- 7.4827 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- Ökobaudat
- Year represented
- 2021
- LCA lifecycle
- At processing
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) 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 silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) in Europe?
The public benchmark for silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) in Europe is 7.4827 kg CO2e / kg, based on at processing data from 2021.
How much CO2 does silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) produce per kg?
silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) in Europe produces approximately 7.4827 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at processing and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone)?
The carbon footprint benchmark for silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) sourced in Europe is 7.4827 kg CO2e / kg as of 2021. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone) 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 silicone-based products, group 3 (silicone)?
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