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      Convert endpoint overview

      Convert endpoints show the footprint of a given amount of something. See all available categories along with methodology and sources

      Convert endpoints simply convert data into footprints, and can therefore be used to convey the climate impact of an action to a user, calculate direct and indirect emissions in professional contexts and for climate reporting.

      The input units vary between the different endpoints, but the output always includes kg CO2e. For these calculations we use multipliers or factors that are multiplied with a quantity to obtain greenhouse gas emissions in kg CO2e.

      Each endpoint is defined by the units of data it accepts. Below is a table showing the units of data applicable to each endpoint:

      Convert type

      Units accepted

      Food and drink

      kcal or kg (of food and drink)

      Energy

      kWh or litres (of fuel)

      Transport

      km, kWh used (for electric vehicles) or days (for cruise journeys)

      Finance

      currency

      Goods and services

      number (of items)

      Head to the following articles for details on methodology and sources: