Often we are asked what the significance of 1 kg CO2eq emissions is. In the table below, we have compiled the significance of 1 kg CO2eq for various categories (IPCC 2021 method, based on ecoinvent v3.8 inventories and our own calculations). This allows results from carbon footprints to be placed in the context of everyday products or activities.
It should be noted that these are indicative values that show the magnitude of the carbon footprints of the products or activities. Within a product or activity, the values may vary considerably.