Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) generated by our actions, expressed in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e). It measures the impact of human activities on climate change.
Components of a Carbon Footprint
Scope 1
Direct emissions
Scope 2
Purchased energy
Scope 3
Value chain
How to Calculate Carbon Footprint
The basic formula is: Activity Data × Emission Factor = CO₂e
For example: 1,000 kWh of electricity × 0.82 kg CO₂e/kWh = 820 kg CO₂e