What is emission factor in SAP SUS-PFM - Product Footprint Management?

SAP Term: emission factor

• Component: SUS-PFM

• Component Name: Product Footprint Management

• Description: A value that is obtained from Lifecycle Assessment LCA databases that represents the quantity of a pollutant released by an activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Emission factor is a numerical value used to calculate the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or service. It is used in the SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management component of SAP to measure the environmental impact of a product or service. The emission factor is calculated by multiplying the amount of a given material or energy input by its corresponding emission factor. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management, the emission factor is used to calculate the total emissions associated with a product or service. This calculation is based on the amount of material or energy inputs used in the production process, multiplied by their corresponding emission factors. The resulting value is then used to determine the total emissions associated with the product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the emission factor for a product or service, it is important to ensure that all relevant inputs are taken into account. This includes not only materials and energy inputs, but also any other factors that may affect the emissions associated with the product or service. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all emission factors are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management component of SAP also includes other features such as carbon footprint calculation, life cycle assessment, and sustainability reporting. Additionally, SAP provides resources such as tutorials and webinars to help users understand and use this component effectively.