Oatly, Oat Drink Skinny (1 L), Sweden

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Background of emission factor

The emission factor for oat drink includes emissions from its production all the way to the store. It takes into account emissions from agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and packaging. Oat drink has a smaller climate impact than cow’s milk, as its production does not involve significant methane emissions from dairy cattle.

Emission factor category

Emission factors for food show how much emissions are produced by different food products during their life cycle. On average, plant-based foods have a lower emission factor than animal-based foods. Around a third of global CO2 emissions come from the food production chain.

Oatly, Oat Drink Skinny (1 L)

Emission factor category / Subcategory	Food and drink
Country	Sweden
Organization	Oatly
Emission factor	0,28 kg/l
CO2 / CO2 equivalent	CO2e
Quality of the emission factor
Updated	2025
Source	OpenCO2net/ Oatly
More information	Carbon footprint of the product considering all stages of life cycle from field to the gate of the grocery store, incl. transport and packaging.

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