Emission factors
The factors CarbonCut calculates with, each with its value, scope, source and vintage, and a worked example. Only factors we have checked against the published source workbook are listed here. The full list of factor sets, including the ones still being checked, is on the methodology page.
Fuel
- Diesel emission factor, Australia
2.72 kg CO2-e per litre, scope 1: direct combustion
- Petrol emission factor, Australia
2.31 kg CO2-e per litre, scope 1: direct combustion
- LPG emission factor, Australia
1.60 kg CO2-e per litre, scope 1: direct combustion
Natural gas
- Natural gas emission factor, Australia
51.53 kg CO2-e per GJ, scope 1: combustion on site