Gasmet Evaluates Carbon Footprint of GT5000 Terra Gas Analyser to Promote Emission Transparency

Finnish gas monitoring systems supplier Gasmet Technologies has conducted a carbon footprint assessment of its GT5000 Terra gas analyser to identify the environmental impact of its lifecycle. The company used the GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Standard and worked in cooperation with the sustainability consultancy firm Green Carbon Finland to make the study as accurate as possible and transparent. The hand-held gas analyser can measure up to 50 gases at once and is usually applied in fieldwork for emissions measurement.

The study carried out the emissions of the device by employing atmospheric cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave assessment methodologies. Cradle-to-gate includes all the emissions from raw material manufacturing until the factory gate, but not distribution, use, and disposal. Cradle-to-grave considers the complete life cycle of the device from production through to the end-of-life treatment. The twin assessment provides a comprehensive perception of how each phase makes its contribution towards the overall emissions profile of the device.

Based on Gasmet's 2023 and 2024 information, the cradle-to-gate emissions of the GT5000 Terra were estimated to be 234.38 kilograms of CO₂ equivalent (kg CO₂e) per unit. The largest share of the emissions was generated from processing the materials. Ironically, the renewable energy usage at Gasmet's factory in Finland kept the emissions quite low. However, if the entire lifecycle of the analyser were considered within the cradle-to-grave concept, then the overall emissions totalled 1,473.25 kg CO₂e. Most of them—almost 70%—came from electricity used by the operational phase of the instrument.

The research concluded that if the GT5000 Terra is powered by 100% renewable electricity, its overall cradle-to-grave emissions would decrease dramatically to 441.72 kg CO₂e. This result highlights the key role of the user's energy source in determining the product's overall carbon footprint. It demonstrates how user-level operating choices can impact environmental performance during the device's life cycle.

The GT5000 Terra is described by the company as one of the most compact portable FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) multi-gas analysers currently available. It can be applied to use in hostile environments and boasts splash-proof housings and wireless data transmission. It is rugged and field-portable and is used for applications in both environmental research work and industrial monitoring. The device's capability to analyze several gases simultaneously in real time qualifies it for application in emission control and regulation compliance.

Gasmet's carbon footprinting was enabled by Green Carbon Finland, who used internationally recognized emission factors to provide authenticity to the outcome. Having an independent third-party involvement also contributes to increased transparency and validity of the outcome. This method follows increasing corporate and regulatory demands for environmental responsibility, particularly for manufacturing activity engaged with emissions measurement technology.

By publishing the results, Gasmet shows an industry trend towards reporting product-level environmental information. It enables companies and institutions utilizing such technology to make informed choices regarding their own environmental footprint. The company's focus on renewable energy in manufacturing and the measurable advantages of utilizing green power during product operation also support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions along industrial value chains.

The audit provides a blueprint for other makers of plant equipment who want to review and limit their environmental impact. As more stringent carbon legislation is implemented internationally, such an audit could be a necessity in order to remain competitive in business as well as compliant. Transparency of emissions can also result in ESG disclosure and green purchasing by customers.

With greater demand for carbon accounting and sustainability-oriented technologies, Gasmet's groundbreaking methodology toward emissions analysis captures larger trends in the gas analysis market. With handheld emission-measuring technology becoming a key part of climate and environmental projects, learning about their net environmental effect supports safe technology implementation.

Source/Credits:
Information from Gasmet and KnowESG, 15 April 2025.