Transport emission factors

Movement of freight or passengers. From 15 libraries, filed in one model so one publisher's factor compares with another's.

Factors
4,352
Libraries
15
With their own page
113
Subcategories
15
Largest library

1,490 factors, 34%

How the 4,352 factors divide

Road freight913Sea freight635Multimodal freight325Logistics and warehousing305Pipeline transport214Rail freight119Air freight82Inland waterway freight75Other1,073Not stated611
The largest subcategory is Road freight: 913 of 4,352 factors (21%). 611 state no subcategory.
  • Road freight

    Road freight transport (trucks, vans) per tonne-km or vehicle-km.

    913factors · 21%

    14 libraries17 with their own page

  • Sea freight

    Sea freight: container, bulk and tanker shipping.

    635factors · 15%

    11 libraries9 with their own page

  • Car travel

    Passenger travel by car, taxi or ride-hailing.

    526factors · 12%

    10 libraries14 with their own page

  • Multimodal freight

    Multimodal or unspecified-mode freight chains.

    325factors · 7%

    3 libraries5 with their own page

  • Logistics and warehousing

    Logistics services, storage and warehousing.

    305factors · 7%

    6 libraries5 with their own page

  • Pipeline transport

    Pipeline transport of goods.

    214factors · 5%

    4 libraries5 with their own page

  • Multimodal passenger travel

    Multimodal or unspecified-mode passenger travel: public transport in general, mixed commuting and business-travel averages.

    179factors · 4%

    5 libraries4 with their own page

  • Air travel

    Passenger travel by air.

    156factors · 4%

    10 libraries8 with their own page

  • Rail freight

    Rail freight transport.

    119factors · 3%

    11 libraries7 with their own page

  • Bus and coach travel

    Passenger travel by bus or coach.

    96factors · 2%

    9 libraries9 with their own page

  • Air freight

    Air freight transport.

    82factors · 2%

    7 libraries5 with their own page

  • Inland waterway freight

    Inland waterway freight (barges).

    75factors · 2%

    5 libraries4 with their own page

  • Rail travel

    Passenger travel by train, metro or tram.

    63factors · 1%

    8 libraries7 with their own page

  • Motorcycle and scooter travel

    Passenger travel by motorcycle, scooter or similar.

    35factors · 1%

    6 libraries6 with their own page

  • Ferry travel

    Passenger travel by ferry.

    18factors · 0%

    6 libraries3 with their own page

Source: open-climate.ai catalogue, version 591, coverage summed over libraries.

Who publishes these factors

Each cell counts one library's factors in one subcategory. Library names open the library's page; column heads open the subcategory's.

1-910-4950-99100-249250-499500+

Open CEDA publishes the most of these factors (1,490), then GLEC (585). The most widely published subcategory is Road freight: 14 of 15 libraries have some.

LibraryFactorsRoad freightSea freightMultimodal freightLogistics and warehousingPipeline transportRail freightAir freightInland waterway freightOtherNot stated
Open CEDA1,490
149
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298
149
149
···
149
596
GLEC585
116
422
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9
·
20
6
12
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DESNZ544
249
53
···
1
4
·
237
·
MfE501
228
32
···
1
3
·
237
·
EXIOBASE341
49
49
·
49
49
49
·
47
49
·
OpenIO-Canada325
39
12
25
94
15
10
13
·
105
12
ADEME312
30
55
·
2
·
28
54
8
132
3
CO2emissiefactoren.nl88
10
6
···
6
1
7
58
·
CO2emissiefactoren.be59········
59
·
UBA (AT)32
10
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1
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21
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EPA Hub19
4
1
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1
1
·
12
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ICM19
18
1
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MITECO14
6
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8
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ÖKOBAUDAT13
4
3
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1
·
1
4
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USEEIO10
1
1
2
2
1
1
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2
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Source: open-climate.ai catalogue, version 591, coverage summed over libraries.

Other factor pages

Factor pages that state no subcategory, or whose subcategory has only a few pages.

ActivityLibraryRegionBoundaryValueYear
Cargo ship - < 10 000 tonsADEMEFranceWell-to-use0.0191 kgCO₂e/t.km2020
City bus - Serie hybrid powertrainADEMEFranceEnergy, full life cycle0.0711 kgCO₂e/p.km2020
Motor vessel (self-propelled) - 400 à 649 TPLADEMEFranceWell-to-use0.0371 kgCO₂e/t.km2025
Motorcycle > 250 cm3 - UrbainADEMEFranceEnergy, full life cycle0.219 kgCO₂e/km2025
Passenger aircraft - >220 sièges, 500-1000 kms, 2023ADEMEFranceEnergy, full life cycle0.182 kgCO₂e/p.km2023
Passengers aircraft - 51-100 sièges, <500 kms jet, 2023ADEMEFranceWell-to-use4.24 kgCO₂e/t.km2023
RER (Paris area) and Transilien (suburban-train lines)ADEMEFranceEnergy, full life cycle0.00978 kgCO₂e/p.km2022
Train - Motorisation moyenneADEMEFranceEnergy, full life cycle0.0132 kgCO₂e/t.km2025
Metro - Elektrisch, Groene stroomCO2emissiefactoren.beBelgiumWell-to-use0 kgCO₂e/p.km2025
Motor - elektrisch, Gemiddelde stroommixCO2emissiefactoren.beBelgiumWell-to-use0.052 kgCO₂e/vehicle.km2026
OV Bus - Diesel, HVO100/biodieselCO2emissiefactoren.beBelgiumWell-to-use0.019 kgCO₂e/p.km2025
Vliegtuig - Europees, 700 - 2.500 kmCO2emissiefactoren.beBelgiumWell-to-use0.172 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Binnenvaart - 40 TEU (Neo Kemp)CO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0.054 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Bus - (groengas)CO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0.046 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Metro - (groene stroom)CO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Motor - (gemiddeld / benzine)CO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0.147 kgCO₂e/vehicle.km2026
Trein - DieselCO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0.027 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Zeevaart - GemiddeldeCO2emissiefactoren.nlNetherlandsWell-to-use0.007 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Bus - Local bus (not London)DESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use0.157 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Ferry - Foot passengerDESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use0.023 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Flights - Domestic, to/from UK - Average passengerDESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use0.263 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Freight flights - Short-haul, to/from UKDESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use1.48 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Motorbike - Average - Business travel- landDESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use0.143 kgCO₂e/km2026
Rail - International railDESNZUnited KingdomWell-to-use0.0125 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Sea tanker - Products tanker - 60,000+ dwtDESNZWorldWell-to-use0.00708 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Air Travel - Medium Haul (>= 300 miles, < 2300 miles)EPA HubUnited StatesCombustion0.0755 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
AircraftEPA HubUnited StatesCombustion0.75 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
RailEPA HubUnited StatesCombustion0.0145 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Transit Rail (i.e. Subway, Tram)EPA HubUnited StatesCombustion0.0581 kgCO₂e/p.km2026
Waterborne CraftEPA HubUnited StatesCombustion0.0537 kgCO₂e/t.km2026
Air transport services (62)EXIOBASEJapanCradle to gate0.952 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Inland water transportation servicesEXIOBASEJapanCradle to gate85.4 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Railway transportation servicesEXIOBASERomaniaCradle to gate0.0999 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Sea and coastal water transportation servicesEXIOBASECroatiaCradle to gate0.967 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63)EXIOBASEFranceCradle to gate0.197 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Transportation services via pipelinesEXIOBASEFinlandCradle to gate0.445 kgCO₂e/EUR2019
Air Freight - Freight flights: DomesticMfENew ZealandCombustion4.6 kgCO₂e/t.km2024
International Air Travel - Long-haul (>3700km): Economy classMfENew ZealandCombustion0.117 kgCO₂e/p.km2024
International Sea Freight - Container ship: AverageMfENew ZealandCombustion0.0161 kgCO₂e/t.km2024
Public Transport Passenger Travel - Ferry - Ferry AverageMfENew ZealandCombustion0.662 kgCO₂e/p.km2024
Public Transport Passenger Travel - Rail - Metropolitan AverageMfENew ZealandCombustion0.027 kgCO₂e/p.km2024
Public Transport Vehicle - Diesel bus: 7500 - 12000 kgMfENew ZealandCombustion0.778 kgCO₂e/km2024
Rail Freight - Rail FreightMfENew ZealandCombustion0.0272 kgCO₂e/t.km2024
CNG - Autobuses (M2, M3)**MITECOSpainCombustion1.12 kgCO₂e/km2025
Gasóleo - Autobuses (M2, M3)MITECOSpainCombustion0.981 kgCO₂e/km2025
Gasolina - Ciclomotores (L1e, L2e)MITECOSpainCombustion0.058 kgCO₂e/km2025
Gasolina - Motocicletas (L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e, L7e)MITECOSpainCombustion0.099 kgCO₂e/km2025
Barge (average)ÖKOBAUDATGermanyWell-to-use0.0203 kgCO₂e/t.km2023
Bulk carrier coastÖKOBAUDATGermanyWell-to-use0.0197 kgCO₂e/t.km2023
Bulk carrier oceanÖKOBAUDATGermanyWell-to-use0.00539 kgCO₂e/t.km2023
Rail transportÖKOBAUDATGermanyWell-to-use0.0168 kgCO₂e/t.km2023
Air transportationOpen CEDAEgyptCradle to gate0.0217 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Couriers and messengersOpen CEDAKiribatiCradle to gate0.00382 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Couriers and messengersOpen CEDAChadCradle to gate0.00163 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Pipeline transportationOpen CEDAAntigua And BarbudaCradle to gate0.00716 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Pipeline transportationOpen CEDAKuwaitCradle to gate0.0129 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Pipeline transportationOpen CEDAMongoliaCradle to gate0.0259 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Postal serviceOpen CEDAHaitiCradle to gate0.00115 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Postal serviceOpen CEDAIndonesiaCradle to gate0.00301 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Rail transportationOpen CEDAMaltaCradle to gate0.00472 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities for transportationOpen CEDAHong KongCradle to gate0.00252 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Transit and ground passenger transportation + State and local government passenger transitOpen CEDANamibiaCradle to gate0.00259 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Transit and ground passenger transportation + State and local government passenger transitOpen CEDAGermanyCradle to gate0.00152 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Transit and ground passenger transportation + State and local government passenger transitOpen CEDASpainCradle to gate0.00286 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Warehousing and storageOpen CEDAFinlandCradle to gate0.00122 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Warehousing and storageOpen CEDAEl SalvadorCradle to gate0.00188 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Warehousing and storageOpen CEDASri LankaCradle to gate0.00167 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Water transportationOpen CEDACzech RepublicCradle to gate0.0106 kgCO₂e/JPY2025
Air freight transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaSaskatchewanCradle to gate1.01 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Air passenger transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaNorthwest TerritoriesCradle to gate1.12 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Air specialty servicesOpenIO-CanadaOntarioCradle to gate1.18 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Other transit and passenger transportation services by roadOpenIO-CanadaNova ScotiaCradle to gate0.388 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Postal servicesOpenIO-CanadaNewfoundland and LabradorCradle to gate0.41 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Rail freight transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaAlbertaCradle to gate0.464 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Rail passenger transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaBritish ColumbiaCradle to gate0.704 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Scenic and sightseeing tour servicesOpenIO-CanadaOntarioCradle to gate0.3 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Transportation of natural gas by pipelineOpenIO-CanadaAlbertaCradle to gate0.744 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Water freight transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaManitobaCradle to gate0.727 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Water passenger transportation servicesOpenIO-CanadaQuebecCradle to gate1.11 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Water transportation support, maintenance and repair servicesOpenIO-CanadaNorthwest TerritoriesCradle to gate0.467 kgCO₂e/CAD2022
Inlandsflug - FlugUBA (AT)AustriaEnergy, full life cycle30 kgCO₂e/vehicle.km2024
Reisebus (D) - StraßeUBA (AT)AustriaEnergy, full life cycle0.0484 kgCO₂e/p.km2024