Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The carbon footprint of products is one of the indicators used when assessing compliance with sustainability requirements for production technologies and investment projects. Electricity is used in the production of all types of products and is a significant component of its carbon footprint. Currently, the carbon footprint of electricity is the amount of greenhouse gases emitted during the combustion of fuel in its production (so-called direct emissions). The article proposes a methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of electricity, which meets the requirements of the ISO 14067 standard. It is defined as the weighted average value of electricity production at the nearest power plants from which the enterprise receives electricity. The proposed methodology is a development of the methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of generated electricity, published in the previous article of authors. It is shown that electricity losses in the distribution system operator's electrical grid have practically no effect on the carbon footprint of electricity supplied to an individual consumer. A calculating example of the proposed methodology application for estimating the carbon footprint of electricity is given. A review of international legislation (standards, regulations, and directives) was conducted, compliance with which will allow for the so-called “green transition”, and which make it relevant to determine the carbon footprint of products and electricity. It is expected that the results of the work will be used in determining the carbon footprint of electricity and products, as well as in resolving issues of the energy-intensive enterprises placement with significant export potential of products. Bibl. 29, Tab. 2, Fig. 2.
Authors: O.V. Butrym, A.I. Zamulko, G.G. Panchenko
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7147437883