Carbon Footprint

A carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases emitted over a period of time for a person, event, organisation, etc. Carbon footprints are usually expressed in tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) equivalent per year. See the video below from the World Meteorological Organisation about the Carbon Cycle.

The calculator below has been provided by carbonfootprint.com

WWF-UK also has on online carbon footprint calculator where you can check to see whether you are using more or less than the UK average and suggests ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Click here to try the WWF-UK calculator.

Impact shows the carbon footprint of the whole of the Yateley Parish, which you can compare to other parishes in the UK as well as local authority areas. The report produced is downloadable so you can read about the carbon footprint in more depth.

Click the image below to see our dedicated page on reducing your carbon footprint for some ideas for small changes to make a big impact!