How big is your carbon footprint?

How big is your carbon footprint?

An individual’s carbon footprint is based on the amount of gaseous carbon emitted into the atmosphere as a result of the activities in their daily lives. This can include emissions from travel, food and drink, leisure activities, heating and powering our homes and the things we buy. 

Do you know what your carbon footprint is? How does it compare to the average UK or global citizen? Take WWF’s carbon footprint calculator quiz to find out.

Take the quiz

If you want to find out more about your carbon footprint there are lots of different calculators available.  Carbonfootprint.com have a more detailed calculator. 

Carbon emissions in your area 

The Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions CREDS place-based carbon calculator was launched in July 2021. Designed by researchers from CREDS, it is a free tool that maps the carbon footprint of every neighbourhood in England. For more information, visit the carbon calculator.

IMPACT have also created a community carbon calculator - a visual representation of community carbon footprints to help communities to make informed decisions on their climate change activities. Find out more.

Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 

The latest available figures for UK wide carbon emissions are available from central government.