Diesel emission factor (India): 2.68 kg CO2 per litre
Senseible uses 2.68 kg CO2 per litre of diesel (Scope 1). An invoice for 500 litres is 500 × 2.68 = 1,340 kg CO2, or 1.34 tonnes.
| Factor | Scope | HSN heading | On invoices as |
|---|
| 2.68 kg CO2 per litre | Scope 1 | 2710 (Petroleum oils) | HSD, High Speed Diesel, diesel |
How the factor is derived
Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set. Published diesel factors fall in a narrow band of about 2.65 to 2.7 kg CO2 per litre; the spread comes from assumed density and calorific value.
Questions
What is the emission factor for diesel in India?
2.68 kg CO2 per litre. Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set. Published diesel factors fall in a narrow band of about 2.65 to 2.7 kg CO2 per litre; the spread comes from assumed density and calorific value.
How do I calculate emissions from a diesel invoice?
Multiply the litres on the invoice by 2.68. For 500 litres: 1,340 kg CO2.
Is diesel Scope 1 or Scope 2?
Scope 1, when the fuel is burned in equipment or vehicles the business owns or controls. Fuel burned by a hired transporter is that transporter’s Scope 1 and your Scope 3.
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