Convert Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) to CO₂e
1 kg=23500kg CO₂e (DESNZ 2026)
CO₂ equivalent
1 kg × 23500 = 23500 kg CO₂e (Total emissions including non-Kyoto products)
Factors for Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
| Reporting basis | kg CO₂e per kg | Row in source file |
|---|---|---|
| Total emissions including non-Kyoto products | 23500 | 607 |
| Emissions including only Kyoto products | 23500 | 605 |
The factor is applied to the mass of refrigerant released to the atmosphere, for example the amount added during servicing to replace a leak. GWP basis: AR5; AR6 where no AR5 value exists (DESNZ 2026 methodology, Table 1 note 5).
DESNZ gives separate columns for gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol and for all gases including non-Kyoto ones (for example ozone-depleting substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol). Use the column that matches the scope of your reporting and state it.
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Source
- UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting 2026 (flat file), version 1.2 (revised July 2026). File SHA-256 a9a455ab396dae226d510c7be6233748416d490c41a5d20f3dc7a0c45feecd5e