Description
The calculation of the CO2 factors is based on the following principles: Cradle-to-gate approach of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); Included greenhouse gases (GHG): All Kyoto gases (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC, SF6, NF3) as well as VOC (volatile organic compounds), insofar as they make up a relevant proportion; The global warming potential (GWP) based on 100 years; to be determined in accordance with the specifications of the Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC); Cut-off method for the preparation of life cycle assessments for products