Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions:

Material

Input for fuel production.

Production

Incl. fuel production.

Distribution

Incl. electricity distribution.

Use

Use is included.

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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