# CNG emission factor (India): 2.75 kg CO2 per kg

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Senseible uses 2.75 kg CO2 per kg of CNG (Scope 1). An invoice for 300 kg is 300 × 2.75 = 825 kg CO2, or 0.825 tonnes.

| Factor | Scope | HSN heading | On invoices as |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.75 kg CO2 per kg | Scope 1 | 2711 (Petroleum gases) | CNG, compressed natural gas (sold by kg) |

## How the factor is derived

Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set.

## Questions

### What is the emission factor for CNG in India?

2.75 kg CO2 per kg. Senseible methodology (v1.1) value, carried into the current factor set.

### How do I calculate emissions from a CNG invoice?

Multiply the kg on the invoice by 2.75. For 300 kg: 825 kg CO2.

### Is CNG 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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