Emissions factor record
zinc, from combined metal production in Sweden
A compact benchmark for screening emissions and cost before you compare suppliers, locations, and lower-emissions alternatives.
Total emissions
0.5060
kg CO2e / kg
Indicative cost
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Benchmark summary
The public benchmark for zinc, from combined metal production in Sweden is 0.506 kg CO2e / kg.
Emissions factor summary
Key fields for evaluating whether this factor fits your sourcing analysis.
- Product or activity
- zinc, from combined metal production
- Region
- Sweden (SE)
- Total emissions
- 0.5060 kg CO2e / kg
- Data source
- BAFU
- Year represented
- 2025
- LCA lifecycle
- Refinery
What this means
Use this value as a directional benchmark when screening zinc, from combined metal production sourcing in Sweden. 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 zinc, from combined metal production in Sweden?
The public benchmark for zinc, from combined metal production in Sweden is 0.506 kg CO2e / kg, based on refinery data from 2025.
How much CO2 does zinc, from combined metal production produce per kg?
zinc, from combined metal production in Sweden produces approximately 0.506 kg CO2e / kg. This covers the refinery and is a public benchmark for screening purposes only.
What is the carbon footprint of zinc, from combined metal production?
The carbon footprint benchmark for zinc, from combined metal production sourced in Sweden is 0.506 kg CO2e / kg as of 2025. Use this for early procurement screening and supplier conversations.
Can this zinc, from combined metal 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 zinc, from combined metal production?
Use Unibloom Switch to compare alternative ingredients, suppliers, regions, costs, and emissions for zinc, from combined metal production instead of relying on one static factor.
