Definition of «upstream emissions»

"Upstream emissions" refers to the greenhouse gas emissions that occur during the extraction, production, and transportation processes of a particular product or activity. It focuses on considering the environmental impact from the very beginning stages of a product's life cycle.

Sentences with «upstream emissions»

It fails to address upstream emissions from natural gas production, and gives liquefaction facilities enough loopholes to ensure they won't meet our emissions targets.» (bcndpcaucus.ca)
«Under the 2012 rules [car companies are] responsible for upstream emissions of power plants for charging EVs [electric vehicles]. (ecowatch.com)
The charts also show a breakdown of total emissions into tailpipe emissions at point - of - use (CO2: 2.15 tonnes, NOx + PMs: 6.3 kilograms), together with upstream emissions generated during fuel and vehicle production. (nextgreencar.com)
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