Emissions Factors: What they are and how to calculate them

Emissions Factors: What they are and how to calculate them

Published May 31, 2024

Is your business making sustainable choices when it comes to your products or processes? Are you able to efficiently calculate your organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions so you can gain insight into the impact your business is having on the environment? 

One of the most crucial elements needed to calculate your organisation’s carbon emissions is specific emissions factors. Think of them as one piece of the puzzle to help you see the larger picture of your business’s impact on the planet. 

Get an in-depth explanation of what emissions factors are and how to use them in your calculations, by watching the following video:

 

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Author Dina Adlouni

Dina is a Content Marketing Manager at EcoOnline who has been writing about health and safety, ESG and sustainability, as well as chemical safety for the past four years. She regularly collaborates with internal subject matter experts to create relevant and insightful content.

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