What is enteric fermentation in SAP EHS-CI - SAP Carbon Impact?

SAP Term: enteric fermentation

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: Fermentation that takes place in the digestive systems of animals, resulting in methane CH4 as a by-product. This CH4 is exhaled or belched by the animal and accounts for the majority of emissions from ruminants. Methane also is produced in the large intestines of ruminants and is expelled as a greenhouse gas.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Enteric fermentation is a process used to measure the carbon footprint of a product or service. It is a type of life cycle assessment (LCA) that looks at the emissions associated with the production, use, and disposal of a product or service. The enteric fermentation process measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) released from the digestion of food by animals. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The enteric fermentation process is used in SAP Carbon Impact to measure the carbon footprint of a product or service. This process is used to calculate the emissions associated with the production, use, and disposal of a product or service. The enteric fermentation process measures the amount of CO2 and CH4 released from the digestion of food by animals. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using enteric fermentation to measure the carbon footprint of a product or service, it is important to consider all sources of emissions associated with the production, use, and disposal of the product or service. This includes emissions from transportation, energy use, and waste management. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Enteric fermentation is one of several methods used to measure the carbon footprint of a product or service. Other methods include direct measurement, material flow analysis, and economic input-output analysis.