What is the CO2 footprint of Chocolate?
The CO2 footprint of Chocolate is 12.9 kgCO2e/kg. Compared to the average CO2 data for Sugar and similar, confectionery and water-based sweet desserts at 6.5 kgCO2e/kg, Chocolate has a CO2 footprint of 12.9 kgCO2e/kg.
Use this as an indicative benchmark for ingredient-level assessments. Product- and supplier-specific footprints can differ significantly due to production practices and geography.
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kg CO2e/kg
Chocolate
Weight
1kg
Region
World
Sugar and similar, confectionery and water-based sweet desserts average
6.5
Comparison with other raw materials
35.817.90.0
kg CO2e/kg
Raw materials (sorted)
Chocolate
Other raw materials
Other ingredients
| Product | CO2 footprint (kg CO2e/kg) |
|---|---|
| Beef | 35.8 |
| Butter | 13.2 |
| Milk Chocolate | 8.1 |
| Gruyere Cheese | 5.6 |
| Salmon | 5.2 |
| Olive Oil | 4.1 |
| Chicken | 3.6 |
| Avocados | 1.1 |
| Apples | 0.2 |
| Water | 0.0 |