liquid-fuels Scope 1 (Direct)

Ethanol (E100)

Emission factor for pure ethanol used as a transport fuel. Ethanol's CO₂ emissions from combustion are considered biogenic (carbon-neutral), but CH₄ and N₂O emissions are still counted.

Emission Factor Value

0.4

kg CO₂-e/kWh

What is the emission factor for ethanol?

The Scope 1 emission factor for pure ethanol is 0.40 kg CO₂-e per GJ. The CO₂ from combustion is biogenic and not counted, leaving only CH₄ and N₂O emissions.

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