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.
2023
Reporting Year: 2021
2022
Reporting Year: 2020 (The Carbon Footprint of Scotland's Household Waste)
Reporting Year: 2011-2020 (Carbon Metric Factors)
2021
Reporting Year: 2019
2020
Reporting Year: 2017-2018 (Summary & Technical Reports)
Reporting Year: 2011-2018 (Factors & Tonnages)
2019
Reporting Year: 2018
2018
Reporting Year: 2017 (Household Waste Summary Report)
Reporting Year: 2016 (Waste Summary Report, Technical Report, Factors Table, Infographic)