In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimates

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emission Estimate is calculated as follows:

• Energy Consumption Data (kWh) x Emissions Factor (kgCO2e/kWh) = In-Use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate (kgCO2e)

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emission Estimate uses two data sources: the Energy Consumption Data and the Emissions Factor.

1. Energy Consumption Data: We use the energy consumption data set out on the product’s Energy Label. These Energy Labels state how much energy a product uses during its operation in specific test conditions. Where there is more than one energy consumption value on an Energy Label, we have chosen to use the higher consumption value. You can find more information about the Energy Labels here.
2. Emissions Factor: We use the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) emissions factors. These factors tell us how much carbon dioxide equivalent (gCO2e) is emitted for every unit of energy consumed from the relevant country or region’s electricity generation. You can find more information about the IEA and its methodology here. To derive a representative electricity emissions factor (per country or region) from the IEA’s emissions factors data,  we make the following calculations: 
   • CO2 emissions per kwh of electricity only (gCO2/kWh) + Adjustment for trade induced emissions (gCO2/kWh) + CH4 emissions per kWh (gCO2eq/kWh) + N2O emissions per kWh (gCO2eq/kWh) = Country or region specific electricity emissions factor (gCO2e/kWh)
   • We then divide gCO2e/kWh by 1000 to convert to kgCO2e/kWh. 

Here, 'carbon' is shorthand for greenhouse gases (as defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which you can find out more about here, measured in terms of kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kgCO2e)). 

No, your in-use energy carbon emissions will differ from the In-use Energy Carbon Emission Estimate.

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emission Estimate is based on the energy consumed in regulatory standards test conditions. However, the actual energy consumption of your product in use may vary depending on such things as your cycle choices, temperature selection, load size and soilage of dishes or clothes.

The emissions factors are typically averaged for a country or region and a calendar year. You can find more information about the IEA emissions factors and its methodology here. The actual emissions for your electricity source will vary depending on the location, season, time of day, and energy source (such as solar panels). 

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate is designed to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions when comparing different Fisher & Paykel products.

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate is not a full lifecycle assessment of our products and operations. For example, it does not include carbon emissions from other lifecycle phases like raw materials sourcing, production, transportation, consumables and water use, end-of-life disposal, or carbon emissions from Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ global corporate operations.

The Energy Consumption Data and Emissions Factor used to generate the In-Use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate will differ depending on the URL that you are accessing, as set out below:

We aim to review and update (if necessary) our In-use Energy Carbon Emission Estimates on an annual basis with the latest Emissions Factors.