Carbon Footprint Calculator

With this calculator you can estimate your own emission. The more data you deliver the more specific is your result. It doesn´t contain every action in your life yet but you get an idea what kind of questions are relevant for your footprint. Also crucial to notice is by what amount it changes and what behaviour effects it the most.

For example did you know that the change from “I mainly eat white meat (e. g. chicken)” to “I eat red meat every day” changes your footprint by 0.28 metric tons. This is a lot considering that the average footprint for Australians is 16.30 metric tons. 

• The average for the industrial nations is about 11 metric tons
• The average worldwide carbon footprint is about 4 metric tons
• The worldwide target to combat climate change is 2 metric tons

Thus especially Australia still has a lot work to do!

There are tips for the reduction of your carbon footprint as well. Check it out on: http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

by Mendis