Factor record · propane-litres-scope-1-defra-2026last verified 2026-07-31 · DESNZ
1.54358
kgCO2e / litres

Propane

Fuels
DEFRA 2026Scope 1activity based
Select unit
Unchanged from 2025
1.54358 kgCO2e/litres in 2025
GHG Breakdown
CO₂
1.5414
kgCO2e/litres
CH₄
0.0013
kgCO2e/litres
N₂O
0.0008
kgCO2e/litres
Record
Identifier
90a00cf643dc
Activity
Propane
Category
fuels
Sub-category
Gaseous fuels
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
1.54358 kgCO2e/litres
Scope
Scope 1
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2026
Published
2026
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_100_1007_8_1
Verified
2026-07-31 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2026, Propane, Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_100_1007_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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