Carbon Footprint Explained

All individuals and businesses have a carbon footprint.

A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of your activities. So, the more travel you do, the more flights you take, the more meat you eat, etc. the bigger your carbon footprint is.

In order to combat climate change, we should all be trying to reduce our own carbon footprint, and the first step in being able to do that is to understand it.

Understanding your carbon footprint

For all Carbon Jacked members, if you’re interested in finding out about your personal carbon footprint you can use the Carbon Jacked Carbon Footprint Calculator in your Member Area.

Reducing your carbon footprint

When thinking about reducing your personal carbon footprint, you should think about 3 main things:

1. Energy

2. Transport

3. Food

80% of your carbon footprint comes from these areas, and there are simple things you can do to reduce them. For example:

1. Energy - if you can afford it, switch to a renewable energy tariff. Check out our renewable energy explainer here.

2. Transport - go electric, take the train, ride your bike, use your legs. Check out how different modes of transport compare here.

3. Food - eat cleaner and greener. Choose more plant based options over meat. Check out more info here.

Going further

If you want to go even further, you can think about spending, waste, and more. Carbon Jacked members can get a full guide in their Member Area.

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Content like this is just one of the ways we help businesses, universities and sports combat climate change. If you want to work with us or you think your organisation should do their bit and help protect this incredible planet, you can drop us an email at enquiries@carbonjacked.com. Or for more info, you can check out our:

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