Emissions factor record
sugar, from sugarcane in Brazil
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.1586
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for sugar, from sugarcane in Brazil is 0.1586 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- sugar, from sugarcane
- Region
- Brazil (BR)
- Total emissions
- 0.1586 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- Refinery
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening sugar, from sugarcane sourcing in Brazil. 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 sugar, from sugarcane in Brazil?
The public benchmark for sugar, from sugarcane in Brazil is 0.1586 kg CO2e / kg, based on refinery data from 2025.
How much CO2 does sugar, from sugarcane produce per kg?
sugar, from sugarcane in Brazil produces approximately 0.1586 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the refinery and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of sugar, from sugarcane?
The carbon footprint benchmark for sugar, from sugarcane sourced in Brazil is 0.1586 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this sugar, from sugarcane 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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Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for sugar, from sugarcane instead of relying on one static factor.
