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CO2 emission amount per unit of product vary depending on the manufacturer, even for the same type of product! Three factors explained

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The emission amount per unit of product varies depending on the Manufacturing process and the raw materials used.

What is the CO2 emission amount per product unit?

This refers to the amount of CO2 emitted during the production, use, and disposal of a specific product, divided by the number of units of that product. CO2 emission amount per unit of product is an indicator used to evaluate how much CO2 a product emits throughout its life cycle. This indicator clarifies the environmental impact of a product and can lead to the promotion of development and consumption that reduces CO2 emission amount.

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Factors that vary by manufacturer

There are three factors that cause CO2 emission amount per unit of product to differ between manufacturers, even for the same type of product.

1) Energy-saving activity by each manufacturer during the Manufacturing process

Depending on the manufacturer's commitment to energy conservation activity , the emission amount generated during the Manufacturing process of a product will increase or decrease.

②Types of raw materials and consumables used

The Emission factor for raw materials and consumables vary depending on the type. Using raw materials and consumables with low Emission factor reduces CO2 emission amount.

③ Primary data from suppliers

Even if the raw materials or consumables are the same, if a supplier calculates and provides a carbon footprint based on its own mining and Manufacturing process, and that value differs from the average value provided by the Ministry of the Environment, the CO2 emission amount per unit of product will differ.

Even if the product is the same, CO2 emission amount can be reduced by using environmentally friendly materials and Manufacturing processes. Understanding the emission amount of each product will help you manage environmental risks and take measures in the Manufacturing process.

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