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GHG Emissions Calc

Introduction

This tool calculates the CO2, CH4 and N2O emissions from:
n Vehicles that are owned/controlled by you, including freight lorries.
n Public transport by road, rail, air and water.
n Mobile machinery, such as agricultural and construction equipment.
The tool uses default emission factors, which
separate sets of emission factors are availab
countries, if more specific emission factors a
should select the Other category. This categ
values or UK-specific values -- it will therefor
calculations. On the settings tab, users can s
adjust the default global warming potentials.

What data do I need?

Fuel use data are most accurate for calculating CO2 emissions, while distance-traveled data are most accurate for calculatin
for non-public transport sources, the recommended approach is to provide both fuel use and distance data. Where one type
uses fuel economy information (where available) to convert between these data types. Because CO2 contributes most to GH
should first strive to improve their fuel use records.

Please note that the emission from on-road freight transport can be calculated using vehicle distance or weight-distance dat

Start Here Notes

Select the action that you'd like to perform below: Multipliers or other corrections to account for radiative forc
of emissions arising from aircraft transport. If used, this sh
inventory report.
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ActivityData
Data
The emission factors used in this tool come from the UK D
Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the US Environmental Protection A
Set
SetUp
UpGWP
GWP&&Custom
CustomEmission
EmissionFactor
Factor Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) 200
Greenhouse Gas Inventories. The tool was developed by
collaboration with WRI.
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Summary Please cite this tool using the following format:
World Resources Institute (2015). GHG Protocol tool for m

While the worksheets are largely self explanatory, for ques

contents, please contact the GHG Protocol at: ghgquestio

Other tools can be downloaded from the GHG Protocol we

 Mobile Combustion
GHG Emissions Calculation Tool
Version 2.6

default emission factors, which vary by country. Currently,

of emission factors are available for the UK and US. For other
ore specific emission factors are not available, companies
he Other category. This category uses either global default
specific values -- it will therefore lead to less accurate
On the settings tab, users can supply custom emission factors or
ault global warming potentials.

are most accurate for calculating CH4 and N2O emissions. So,
distance data. Where one type of data is unavailable, the tool
se CO2 contributes most to GHG emissions (>95%), companies

istance or weight-distance data.

ns to account for radiative forcing may be applied to the GWP

rcraft transport. If used, this should be documented in the

n this tool come from the UK Dept. for Environment, Food and
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Climate Changes (IPCC) 2006 Guidelines for National
s. The tool was developed by Clear Standards Inc. in

he following format:
2015). GHG Protocol tool for mobile combustion. Version 2.6.

rgely self explanatory, for questions or suggestions on its

e GHG Protocol at: ghgquestions@wri.org

ded from the GHG Protocol website.

Activity Data The default emission factors are sourced from the US EPA Climate Leader

Mode of
Status Source Description Region Scope
Transport
 Add Row

* Please note the following distance categories when calculating air transport emissions.
Domestic = < 463 km
Short-haul = 463 <1108 km
Long haul = 1108 km
factors are sourced from the US EPA Climate Leaders program or from the UK DEFRA (for air travel only).

Type of Activity Data

alculating air transport emissions.
 Total GHG Emissions, exclude Biofuel CO2
0
(metric tonnes CO2e)
Biofuel CO2 Emissions
0
(metric tonnes)

Climate Leaders program or from the UK DEFRA (for air travel only).

Activity Da

Vehicle Type (For air transport, see footnote) Distance Travelled

 Activity Data

Total Weight of Units of

# of Passenger Fuel Used
Freight Measurement
 Error Messages
Fuel Amount Unit of Fuel Amount
Total (metric tonnes CO2e)
 GHG Emissions

Fossil Fuel CO2 CH4 N2O Total GHG Emissions, exclude Biofuel CO2
(metric tonnes) (kilograms) (kilograms) (metric tonnes CO2e)
0 0 0 0
Biofuel CO2 Emissions
(metric tonnes)
0
Global Warming Potential
Please select the appropriate Global Warming Potential value below:

2014 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

Note: The Fifth Assessment Report GWP values used in this tool exclude climatecarbon feedbacks for non-CO2 emissions

Custom Fuel Type

Emission Factors
Fuel
Fossil CO2 CH4 N2O

Custom Vehicle Type

Emission Factors
Vehicle
Fossil CO2 CH4 N2O
backs for non-CO2 emissions. Use of the latest GWP values is recommended.

Unit of Emission Factors

Numerator Denominator
Biofuel CO2
(e.g., kg of GHG) (e.g., tonne of fuel)

Unit of Emission Factors

Numerator Denominator
Biofuel CO2
(e.g., kg of GHG) (e.g., kilometer)
Notes

Notes
Summary: Emissions by Scope

Scope 1
(metric tonnes)
Scope 3
(metric tonnes)
Biofuel CO2 Emission
(metric tonnes)

Fossil Fuel Emissions

Calculation Method Greenhouse gas
Scope 1 Scope 3
(metric tonnes) (metric tonnes)
CO2 0 0
Fuel Use CH4 0 0
N2O 0 0
CO2 0 0
Distance CH4 0 0
N2O 0 0

Total (metric tonnes CO2e) 0 0

Summary: Emissions by Mode of Transport

Road
Rail
Water
AirCraf
 Road
Rail
Water
AirCraf

Fossil Fuel Emissions

Mode of Transport Scope Fossil Fuel CO2 CH4
(metric tonnes) (kilograms)

Scope 1 0 0
Road
Scope 3 0 0
Scope 1 0 0
Rail
Scope 3 0 0
Scope 1 0 0
Water
Scope 3 0 0
Scope 1 0 0
AirCraft
Scope 3 0 0

Total Emissions 0 0

Total GHG Emission (metric tonnes CO2e) 0

tonnes)

tonnes)
CO2 Emission
tonnes)

Biofuel CO2 Emission

(metric tonnes)

0
il Fuel Emissions
Biofuel CO2 Emission
N2O (metric tonnes)
(kilograms)

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0 0

0
Revision History

Version Revision Date Updated By

2.0 May 10, 2009 Richard Mak

2.1 June 14, 2011 GHG Protocol

2.2 June 28, 2011 GHG Protocol

2.3 October 24, 2011 GHG Protocol

2.4 December 7, 2011 Francis Gassert

2.5 June 19, 2013 GHG Protocol

2.6 May 18, 2015 GHG Protocol

 Description

Initial 2.0 release

Revised the emission factors for UK sources to be consistent with most recent guidance from UK DEFRA (dated October 2010; see
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/reporting/conversion-factors.htm)

Corrected transcription error for US-based air freight transport emission factors

Modified text in parts of the tool. Caculation formulae and emission factors were not adjusted.

Removed error message

Adjusted conversion factors for measurement units to/from standard cubic feet and cubic feet

Added GWP values from IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report