Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Emission factor

Also called: emissions factor

ELI5

A coefficient converting activity data into estimated emissions.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind emission factor before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Emission factor” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.