Factor record · 5-loss-kwh-kwh-scope-3-defra-2025last verified 2025-06-10 · DESNZ
0.00176

5% loss (kWh) — well-to-tank (WTT, district distribution)

WTT- heat and steam
DEFRA 2025Scope 3*activity based
Record
Identifier
IFRHow8uzdNV
Activity
5% loss (kWh) — well-to-tank (WTT, district distribution)
Category
other
Sub-category
WTT- district heat & steam distribution
Lifecycle stage
Well-to-tank (WTT)
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
0.00176 kgCO2e/kWh
Scope 3 category
Category 3
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2025
Published
2025
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 16_920_4004_5_1
Verified
2025-06-10 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2025, 5% loss (kWh) — well-to-tank (WTT, district distribution), Factors by Category sheet, ID 16_920_4004_5_1
Methodology

Derived from direct physical activity measurements (litres, kilometres, kilograms). The most accurate approach where activity data exists.

Notes

* Scope 3 boundary · This Scope 3 Category 3 well-to-tank factor covers upstream energy-supply emissions associated with district heat and steam lost in distribution. It is separate from the Scope 2 purchased heat or steam factor and the direct distribution-loss factor.

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