Factor record · development-petrol-litres-scope-1-defra-2026last verified 2026-07-31 · DESNZ
0.01409
kgCO2e / litres

Development petrol

Fuels
DEFRA 2026Scope 1activity based
Select unit
0.5% higher than 2025
0.01402 kgCO2e/litres in 2025
Record
Identifier
696f27bf760b
Activity
Development petrol
Category
fuels
Sub-category
Biofuel
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
0.01409 kgCO2e/litres
Scope
Scope 1
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2026
Published
2026
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 2_103_1039_8_1
Verified
2026-07-31 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2026, Development petrol, Factors by Category sheet, ID 2_103_1039_8_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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