Petrol emission factor (India): 2.31 kg CO2 per litre
Senseible uses 2.31 kg CO2 per litre of petrol (Scope 1). An invoice for 200 litres is 200 × 2.31 = 462 kg CO2, or 0.462 tonnes.
| Factor | Scope | HSN heading | On invoices as |
|---|
| 2.31 kg CO2 per litre | Scope 1 | 2710 (Petroleum oils) | MS, Motor Spirit, petrol |
How the factor is derived
Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set.
Questions
What is the emission factor for petrol in India?
2.31 kg CO2 per litre. Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set.
How do I calculate emissions from a petrol invoice?
Multiply the litres on the invoice by 2.31. For 200 litres: 462 kg CO2.
Is petrol 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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