Factor record · diesel-average-biofuel-blend-kwh-gross-cv-scope-1-defra-2026last verified 2026-07-31 · DESNZ
0.2452
kgCO2e / kWh (Gross CV)

Diesel (average biofuel blend)

Fuels
DEFRA 2026Scope 1activity based
Select unit
0.45% higher than 2025
0.24411 kgCO2e/kWh (Gross CV) in 2025
GHG Breakdown
CO₂
0.2421
kgCO2e/kWh (Gross CV)
CH₄
0.0000
kgCO2e/kWh (Gross CV)
N₂O
0.0031
kgCO2e/kWh (Gross CV)
Record
Identifier
6d47978b91f0
Activity
Diesel (average biofuel blend)
Category
fuels
Sub-category
Liquid fuels
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
0.2452 kgCO2e/kWh (Gross CV)
Scope
Scope 1
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2026
Published
2026
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_101_1011_6_1
Verified
2026-07-31 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2026, Diesel (average biofuel blend), Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_101_1011_6_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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