# Petrol emission factor (India): 2.31 kg CO2 per litre

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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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