Emissions factor record
Water (Tap) in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland)
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.0005
kg CO2e / kg
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for water (tap) in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland) is 0.0005 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- Water (Tap)
- Region
- Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland) (AU_NSW_QLD_BR)
- Total emissions
- 0.0005 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- AusLCI
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- At use
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening water (tap) sourcing in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland). 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 water (tap) in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland)?
The public benchmark for water (tap) in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland) is 0.0005 kg CO2e / kg, based on at use data from 2025.
How much CO2 does water (tap) produce per kg?
Water (Tap) in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland) produces approximately 0.0005 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the at use and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of water (tap)?
The carbon footprint benchmark for water (tap) sourced in Australia (Border Rivers, New South Wales - Queensland) is 0.0005 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this water (tap) 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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