Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Generously filled bath (120 l). Water heated by an efficient gas boiler.

Material

Material is included.

Production

incl. gas production

Distribution

Incl. gas distribution.

Use

Gas Boiler, 90% efficiency

End of life

End of life is not included.

  Carbon Footprint (CO2e)

We focus on carbon footprint (CO2e), the decisive factor affecting climate change. However, other dimensions should be taken in account before taking decisions, e.g. the water, the waste and the land footprint as well as the ethical perspective. Click here to learn more about CO2e.

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