Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language

Embedded emissions (3(4))

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Definition

direct emissions released during production of goods + (for listed sectors) indirect emissions from electricity consumed in production; expressed as specific embedded emissions (tCO2e/t of goods; tCO2e/MWh for electricity)

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23 Aug 2026
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