CO₂ Emission Calculator
Calculate CO₂ emissions for various transportation modes, including ocean, air, and road freight, to understand your shipment's environmental impact.
Estimate CO₂ output based on distance, fuel type, and load weight for accurate CO₂ footprint analysis.
What is CO₂ Emission?
CO₂ emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels.
Calculating CO₂ emissions helps understand the environmental impact of transportation and supports making sustainable logistics choices.
What is Emission factor?
The Emission Factor represents the amount of CO₂ emissions produced per unit of distance traveled, weight of cargo, and the type of transport used.
It varies depending on the transportation mode and is expressed in kilograms of CO₂ per ton-kilometer (kg CO₂/ton-km).
The emission factor helps estimate the carbon footprint of your shipment.
The emission factor is crucial for calculating the carbon footprint of shipments and allows businesses to make more informed decisions to reduce environmental impact during transportation.
Standard Emission Factors (kg CO₂ per ton-km)
| Transport Mode | Emission Factor (kg CO₂/ton-km) |
|---|---|
| Ship | 0.01 - 0.03 |
| Air | 0.5 - 1.5 |
| Truck | 0.1 - 0.25 |
| Rail | 0.02 - 0.05 |
How to Calculate CO₂ Emission
Formula for CO₂ Emisson calculation,
CO₂ Emissions(kg) = Distance(km) x Emission Factor(kg CO₂/ton-km) x Weight(tons)
How to Calculate CO₂ Emission?Conversion Factor
Meters (m)
1
Centimeters (cm)
100
Inches (in)
39.37
Feet (ft)
3.281
For multiple items, calculate the CO₂ emissions for each item separately and sum them up to get the total emissions.
For shipments with the same transport mode and distance, simply multiply the emissions calculated by the quantity of shipments.
If the cargo requires refrigeration or special handling, additional energy consumption should be considered in the calculation to get an accurate emission estimate.