Carbon Metric Publications
Since 2011, Scotland has been measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste - demonstrating how waste reduction and sustainable waste management can play a critical role in the fight against climate change.
As Scotland continues to transition towards a more circular economy, the Carbon Metric is helping to measure our progress.
| Publication | Reporting Year | Publication Year |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Household Waste Summary Report | 2019 | 2021 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste Summary Report | 2017 - 2018 | 2020 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste Technical Report | 2017 - 2018 | 2020 |
| Carbon Metric Factors | 2011 - 2018 | 2020 |
| Carbon Metric Tonnages | 2011 - 2018 | 2020 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Household Waste Summary Report | 2018 | 2019 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Household Waste Summary Report | 2017 | 2018 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste Summary Report | 2016 | 2018 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste Technical Report | 2016 | 2018 |
| Carbon Metric Factors Table | 2016 | 2018 |
| Carbon Metric Infographic | 2016 | 2018 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste Summary Report | 2014-2015 | 2017 |
| The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Waste (Technical Report) | 2014-2015 | 2017 |
| Carbon Metric Factors Table | 2014-2015 | 2017 |
| Carbon Metric Policy Guide - Briefing paper for stakeholders | 2013 |