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Description

The Umweltbundesamt (UBA), Germany’s Environment Agency, provides emission factors for the energy sector. The UBA database is widely used in Germany for regulatory reporting, environmental assessments, and carbon footprint calculations. It aligns with IPCC guidelines and the German national inventory.

Metadata

Data Type: Activity-based
Publisher Type: National Government
Number of Factors: Unknown
Database Format: PDF
Last Update: Unknown
Update Frequency: Every 2-3 years
Cost: Free
Link: [Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Emission Factors]

When to use

When calculating electricity and heating emissions within Germany.

Limitations

Only applicable to Germany.

Page Contributors: Michelle Steiner