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IPCC Emissions Factor Database

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Description

The IPCC Emissions Factor Database covers all the sectors in its reporting guidelines. As well as emission factors, the database includes all the parameters and default factors used in the various methodological approaches detailed in the guidance.

Metadata

Data Type: Activity-based
Publisher Type: International Agency
Number of Factors: 27,419
Database Format: Online, can be downloaded as an xls.
Last Update: 2019
Update Frequency: Ad-hoc
Cost: Free
Link: [IPCC Emissions Factors Database]

When to use

Most useful when following IPCC methodologies, particularly for industrial processes, agriculture, forestry and other land use.

Limitations

N/A

Page Contributors: Philippe Pernstitch