B Corp certification and ECGT: Standard 2.2
August 17, 2026
A coefficient that represents the relationship between the amount of pollutant (such as greenhouse gases) produced and the activity responsible for its production. It is typically expressed as the mass of a specific pollutant emitted per unit of activity, such as tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (CO₂e) emissions per unit of fuel burned or distance travelled. Emission factors are used to estimate emissions from various sources and activities.