Factor record · coal-domestic-kwh-net-cv-scope-1-defra-2025last verified 2025-06-10 · DESNZ
0.36549
kgCO2e / kWh (Net CV)

Coal (domestic)

Fuels
DEFRA 2025Scope 1activity based
Select unit
GHG Breakdown
CO₂
0.3311
kgCO2e/kWh (Net CV)
CH₄
0.0302
kgCO2e/kWh (Net CV)
N₂O
0.0041
kgCO2e/kWh (Net CV)
Record
Identifier
jqc5lrQD3UPY
Activity
Coal (domestic)
Category
fuels
Sub-category
Solid fuels
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
0.36549 kgCO2e/kWh (Net CV)
Scope
Scope 1
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2025
Published
2025
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_102_1027_7_1
License
Open Government Licence v3.0
Verified
2025-06-10 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2025, Coal (domestic), Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_102_1027_7_1
When to use

Use this factor for Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion, where your organization directly burns fuel at facilities you own or control. This includes boilers, furnaces, generators, and other fixed equipment at your premises.

Methodology

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

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