Emission factor biowaste composting

Unit of measure: g_co2e_tonne

Values

Value	Region	Scaling	Period	Comment	Reference
179520	Global	CONSTANT	2020-01-01	IPCC (tier 1 default factors) - Chapter 4 Biological treatment of solid waste	https://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/public/2006gl/pdf/5_Volume5/V5_4_Ch4_Bio_Treat.pdf
169811.057	US	CONSTANT	2019-01-01	EPA GHG Emission Factors Hub	https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-01/ghg-emission-factors-hub-2025.pdf