Emission Factor

Aluminium - Africa

1.034kgCO2e/kg

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Emission factor summary

Emission intensity of aluminium - Africa. This data has been derived from the world aluminium LCA's. They have produced LCA reports for Europe North America and worldwide aluminium. Modelled at worldwide average scrap input of 31% to avoid market distortions. Modelled with 25.6% extrusions 55.7% rolled and 18.7% castings. The source does not clarify if the kgCO2e value is calculated using either IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) or IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) methodologies.

PropertyValue
NameAluminium - Africa
SectorMaterials and Manufacturing
CategoryMetals
SourceCircular Ecology
Region
Unit Type
Year
2019
Year Released
2019
Emission Factor
  • CO2e1.034kg/kg
LCA Activity
cradle_to_gate
CO2e Calculation Origin
Source
CO2e Calculation Method
AR4
Supported CO2e Calculation Method
AR4
Data Versioning
  • Status: Current

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Activity ID
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UUID
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