Total Carbon Emissions from Circularity — Carbon emissions from EMR activities have been calculated by EMR with operational boundaries being gate-to-gate for Scope 1 & 2 reporting, as per DEFRA & GHG guidance. Total Carbon Emissions from Circularity further accounts for Scope 3 emissions, including upstream and downstream transport and downstream use of sold products i.e. to manufacture new materials (Scope 3 Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10).
Estimated Carbon Emissions from Equivalent Primary Production — Estimated Carbon Emissions from Equivalent Primary Production illustrates the total emissions from material produced from primary ore using industry averages.
Carbon Emissions Avoided — Carbon Emissions Avoided are reported as a net societal benefit from EMR activities, remanufacturing, and producer contributions, based on the difference in carbon impact between recycling and primary production.
Material Circularity — Material Circularity: This refers to the total percentage (%) of material put back into circularity with the balance being non-recoverable material that due to the way it was presented or it's nature could not be economically separated for circularity.
Comments
This report is provided in good faith by EMR to help our suppliers manage their low carbon journey.
All carbon emissions are reported in metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (t CO₂e).
Where possible, primary data sources have been used to demonstrate a transparent view of the carbon impact of EMR recycling from collection or delivery to downstream manufacture into new products.
Every effort has been made to ensure that this report is as representative and accurate as possible.
EMR is not responsible for the quality of data or information provided by any third party referred to in this report.
Any greenhouse gas or carbon values illustrated are indicative only and any reliance placed upon these is at the party's own risk.
Carbon Emissions Avoided are illustrated as a societal benefit and not claimed by EMR or its clients.
The carbon cost of producing an equivalent volume from primary raw materials has been estimated using global average emissions factors for metal manufacturing.
All data provided was accurate at time of report production; accounting methods and secondary emissions estimates may evolve over time.
References
Primary data from EMR activities.
GHG DEFRA factors used for waste and recovery.
Global average CO₂ emissions factors for metal manufacturing sourced from World Steel & EcoInvent.
