Emissions factor record
silver, from copper production in Global
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
16.8959
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for silver, from copper production in Global is 16.8959 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- silver, from copper production
- Region
- Global (GLO)
- Total emissions
- 16.8959 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- Refinery
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening silver, from copper production sourcing in Global. 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 silver, from copper production in Global?
The public benchmark for silver, from copper production in Global is 16.8959 kg CO2e / kg, based on refinery data from 2025.
How much CO2 does silver, from copper production produce per kg?
silver, from copper production in Global produces approximately 16.8959 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the refinery and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of silver, from copper production?
The carbon footprint benchmark for silver, from copper production sourced in Global is 16.8959 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this silver, from copper production 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 silver, from copper production?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for silver, from copper production instead of relying on one static factor.
