Utsläppsspecificerade

Utsläppsspecificerade is a Swedish term used to describe information or data that specifies or disaggregates emissions according to predefined criteria, such as emission source, pollutant, activity, or time. The concept emphasizes detailed, source-by-source or category-by-category reporting of emissions to enable clearer understanding and comparability.

Etymology and scope

The word is built from utsläpp (emissions) and specificerade (specified). In Swedish policy and corporate reporting, utsläppsspecificerade data are often presented alongside methodological notes to clarify boundaries, calculation methods, and data sources. It is not a fixed international standard term, but the underlying idea—disaggregated or "emission-specific" information—is widely recognized in environmental accounting.

Usage and applications

The term is commonly encountered in sustainability reports, supply chain disclosures, and life cycle assessment work in Sweden and other Nordic contexts. Utsläppsspecificerade data may include breakdowns by emission scopes (for example, scope 1, 2, and 3), by pollutant (such as CO2, CH4, N2O), by activity (production, transportation, energy use), or by time period. Such disaggregation supports benchmarking, target setting, and the identification of emission reduction opportunities.

Relation to standards

The concept aligns with international frameworks like the GHG Protocol and ISO standards on greenhouse gas accounting and product carbon footprinting (ISO 14064, ISO 14067). While utsläppsspecificerade is a Swedish term, its practice—clear, disaggregated emission data with transparent methodology—is a standard objective in rigorous environmental reporting.

Limitations

The usefulness of utsläppsspecificerade data depends on data quality, boundary definition, and consistency in methodology. Without clear documentation, disaggregated figures can be misinterpreted or incomparable across entities or periods.

See also

Emissions, GHG Protocol, life cycle assessment, product carbon footprint, sustainability reporting.