As a part of Gasmet’s sustainability roadmap, we have meticulously examined the climate impact of the GT5000 Terra gas analyzer.

The emission inventory was conducted based on data from both 2023 and 2024 and in accordance with the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard (Greenhouse Gas Protocol, 2011). To ensure utmost accuracy, the carbon footprint calculation was conducted in collaboration with Green Carbon, a Finnish environmental sustainability specialist.

The GT5000 Terra gas analyzer’s carbon footprint analysis reveals that 70% of emissions come from its usage phase.

Using renewable energy sources can lower this footprint, emphasizing the importance of both manufacturers and users in achieving sustainability goals.

The scope of the calculation encompasses the entire lifecycle of the product. The results were categorized into six distinct areas: materials, transport of materials, production, distribution, use, and end-of-life treatment.

The product’s carbon footprint calculations were divided into two inventory boundaries:

• Cradle-to-grave boundary considers the entire life cycle from material acquisition to end-of -life disposal.
• Cradle-to-gate represents the emissions to the factory gate but excludes distribution, use and end-of-life treatment.

 

Cradle-to-gate phase accounts for 16% of the total emissions

In the Cradle-to-gate phase, the GT5000 Terra’s emissions were calculated from the purchasing of materials to the production process, also including the materials’ transportation to Gasmet. This phase accounts only for 16% of the total emissions, thanks to the use of renewable electricity and heating.

Among the materials used, the three largest sources of carbon emissions are circuit boards, aluminum, and batteries. Notably, circuit boards alone account for 40% of the emissions from materials.

Cradle-to-grave encompasses the entire lifecycle of the product

The Cradle-to-grave phase extends the calculation to include delivery, product use, and end-of-life treatment. The total Cradle-to-grave emissions amount to 1473.25 kgCO2e, with product use being the largest source of emissions, contributing 70% of the total emissions.

Total emissions by life cycle stage. Picture provided by Green Carbon Finland.

 

The choice of electricity in use phase has the largest impact

The total emissions of the GT5000 Terra, from Cradle-to-grave, were just under 1,500 kg CO2e, with the usage phase being the largest source of emissions. In fact, the product’s use alone contributes to around 70% of the total emissions.

However, if customers use 100% renewable electricity during the usage phase, the Cradle-to-grave emissions can be reduced by 70%, resulting in just 441.72 kg CO2e. This insight underscores the critical role that both manufacturers and users play in minimizing environmental impact.

Guiding our sustainability roadmap acts further

This detailed calculation and analysis, conducted with Green Carbon Finland, a Finnish environmental sustainability specialist, provide us with precise data and understanding on the GT5000 Terra’s carbon footprint, guiding our sustainability efforts and offering valuable insights for our customers to make informed decisions and enhancing transparency in their operations.

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