Extensive Emission Factor Database for Food Businesses
Easily choose reliable emission factors for accurate calculations. Biocode’s database is tailored for food supply chain businesses, ensuring precision in your carbon assessments.
Customised Emission Factors
Add an infinite number of your own emission factors or use the existing database. Custom emission factors reflects the unique elements of your business.
Over 2000 Emission Factors
Gain access to more than 2000 expert-modelled emission factors. Biocode’s database is ready for you to use from day one. No need for external data imports—just start calculating.
Always Up-to-Date & Transparent
Have complete confidence in the data you’re using: Each emission factor displays the source and the modelling year directly within the tool.
With Biocode, you don't have to start from scratch. In the other tools we looked at, you have to create the databases yourself before you can really get started.
What Can I Expect from the Database?
The database is organized into easily accessible sections, making it simple to find the emission factors you need. Below is an overview of the key sections you can expect in the database:
Purchased Goods and Services
Wide array of emission factors includes raw materials, ingredients, and other goods essential to food production.
Energy Consumption
Includes emission factors for various energy sources such as heat, electricity, steam, and cooling.
Transportation
This section covers emissions from air, sea, and land transport for every stage from shipping to delivering.
Packaging Materials
Emissions factors for different types of packaging materials such as plastics, cardboards, and metals are available.
Side Streams & Waste
Evaluate emissions related to side streams and waste like plastic, paper, metal, and bio-waste.
Business travel
Includes emission factors for travel-related activities such as flights, car travel, or public transportation.
Capital goods
Factors related to the manufacturing and use of capital goods like machinery and equipment.
Leased assets
Includes leased assets, such as buildings, machinery, and vehicles, giving you a better view of your operational carbon footprint.
FAQ
Follow best practices recommended by experts: choose factors that align with your industry, stay consistent year over year, and prioritize accuracy for significant emission sources. If you’re unsure, focus on the most critical areas of your operations where emissions are highest.
All emission factors in Biocode’s database meet strict criteria. Each one is auditable, with a clear source, and is verified by experts. Emission factors are also updated regularly, expiring after 3-5 years to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Feel free to ask us for help! Our team of experts is here to assist you in selecting the right emission factor or adding the one you need to Biocode.
Of course, just be sure to provide the documentation. With Biocode, you can always use your own emission factors. For product LCAs, our experts will review and add the emission factors to the software, but for company assessments, you can add your own as needed.
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