GWP (global warming potential)

Impact category in a life cycle study that quantifies the contribution of a compound to global warming in CO2 equivalents.

Definition & Measurement

SUT vs. MUT

Classification in the Life Cycle Study

01 Definition & Measurement

Global warming potential is one of the impact categories in a life cycle study. This indicator quantifies the relative contribution of a chemical compound to the greenhouse effect and thus to global warming during the product process. It is measured in kilograms of CO2 produced, usually over a period of 100 years.

02 SUT vs. MUT

In a life cycle study carried out as part of process and filling technology, it was found that Single Use Technology (SUT) – such as containment packaging materials – has around 35% lower global warming potential than Multi Use Technology (MUT).

03 Classification in the Life Cycle Study

Global warming potential is one of several impact categories in a life cycle study. Other categories include eutrophication (EP), acidification potential (VP), abiotic resource depletion (AR) and water footprint. The lower values for SUT are due in particular to the elimination of energy-intensive CIP cleaning processes.

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