Table 4.
Values of equivalence factors for calculating individual components of the ecological footprint.
| Parameter | Abbreviation | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalence factor for forests | eqFf | - | 1.4 |
| Equivalence factor for built-up lands | eqFb | - | 2.2 |
| Equivalence factor for arable lands | eqFc | - | 2.2 |
| Equivalence factor for hydroenergetic water | eqFh | - | 1.0 |
| Equivalence factor for pastures | eqFp | - | 0.5 |
| Equivalence factor for fishing grounds | eqFm | - | 0.4 |
| Fraction of CO2 absorbed by oceans | FCO2 | - | 0.3 |
| Degree of CO2 absorption by plants | SCO2 | kg CO2·m−2·a−1 | 0.4 |
| Intensity of CO2 emission from fossil fuels | ICO2 | kg CO2·MJ–1 | 0.07 |