Understanding transport modes and their environmental impact
Air Transport
Road Transport
Rail Transport
Sea Transport
Transport Mode | Typical Emissions Factor (g CO2e/ton-km) | Variables Affecting Emissions |
---|---|---|
Air | 500-1,700 | Aircraft type, distance, load factor |
Road | 60-150 | Vehicle type, fuel, load factor, route |
Rail | 20-50 | Power source (diesel vs. electric), load factor |
Sea | 10-40 | Vessel type, size, speed, load factor |