CARBON

FOOTPRINT
 TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION WHY TO REDUCE
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS HOW TO REDUCE
WAYS TO CALCULATE INITIATIVE BY INDIA
EFFECT S ON ENVIRONMENT CONCLUSION
GLOBAL STATUS
WHAT IS
CARBON FOOTPRINT ?
A carbon footprint is an environmental indicator
that represents the amount of greenhouse gases
(GHGs), expressed as CO2 equivalents, that are
emitted directly or indirectly as a result of a
specific activity.
Carbon Footprint is the total measure of
greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases (GHG) keep the earth warm and
make it habitable for living organisms.
An increase in carbon dioxide – a GHG, can lead to
increase in global temperature.
Carbon emissions can be natural or human-made.
Check your carbon footprint using carbon
footprint calculators and take measures to reduce
it.
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 CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
The major contributors to carbon footprints are: food consumption, transportation, and
household energy. Food is a major contributor to carbon footprints, and meat in particular is
an issue. Livestock is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, and
beef is one of the biggest contributors.

One kilogram of beef has Home energy consumption is a Transportation of foods,

the same amount of major contributor, as energy pesticide use, and purchasing
inefficient homes waste food out of season also
emissions as driving
contribute to carbon footprints.
your car about 160 significant amounts of energy
Processed foods have higher
miles.[5] Completely through poor insulation, energy
emissions than fresh food as it
eliminating meat is not inefficient appliances, drafts includes transportation,
necessary, but reducing due to improper sealing, and production in factories, and
meat intake helps lower excessive water use. additional packaging.
your carbon footprint.
HOW IS CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATED?
Step 1: First, you must know how much CO2 is released from fuel, gas and
electricity.

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Step 2: Collect household data

Petrol/Diesel: Add the total litres of fuel consumed in a year.
LPG: Your typical gas cylinder has a 14 kg gas weight. Multiply the number of
cylinders used in a year by 14.
Electricity: Find the number of units mentioned in your monthly electricity
bill. Multiply the monthly units by 12.
HOW IS CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATED?
Step 3: Multiple data by the respective CO2 emissions
Electricity: Input value X 0.85 = Output value in (Kg of CO2)
Petrol: Input Value X 2.296 = Output value in (Kg of CO2)
Diesel: Input Value X 2.653 = Output value in (Kg of CO2)
LPG: Input Value X 2.983 = Output value in (Kg of CO2)

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footprint. Divide this value by 1000 and find the carbon

footprint in tonnes.

Different websites for calculating carbon footprint:

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 EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT

GLOBAL WARMING OCEAN ACIDIFICATION LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY

When we burn fossil fuels like When CO² is released into the Increased carbon emission
coal,oil & natural gas for atmosphere from human leads to global warming, which
energy, we release CO² which activities like burning fossil alters habitat, disrupts
traps heat in the Earth's fuels, a portion of it is ecosystem and accelerate
atmosphere. This trapped heat absorbed by the ocean. The species extinction rates. It
leads to the greenhouse effect, absorption leads to a chemical affect biodiversity by changing
global warming. So, the larger reaction that increases acidity the temperature regimes,
the carbon footprint the more of sea water, this is known as precipitation patterns and sea
greenhouse gases we emit, ocean acidification. level all of which can harm
exacerbating global warming species ability to survive and
reproduce.
 EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT

AIR POLLUTION ECONOMIC INEQUALITY TRANSPORTATION

Pollutants not only severely impact In many cities, the continued growth of
The impact of shifting weather individual vehicles contributes to traffic
public health, but also the Earth's
climate and ecosystem globally.Many
patterns, droughts, flooding, congestion, leading to delays,
of the sources of outdoor air and storms hits marginalized productivity loss, and increased
pollution are also sources of high CO² communities with few greenhouse gas emissions due to traffic
emissions. For example- the use of jams.Emissions from vehicles, including
resources first and worst, fine particulate matter and nitrogen
fossil fuels for power generation,
causing unpredictable growing oxides, are responsible for air pollution
industry and polluting transport are
all major source both particulate
seasons, crop failures, and in many urban regions. This has adverse
matter and CO² sharp increases in food prices. effects on human health, causing
respiratory problems, heart diseases,
and even premature death.
THE WORLD’S TOP 1% OF EMITTERS PRODUCE OVER
1000 TIMES MORE CO2 THAN THE BOTTOM 1%...
Globally, the top 10% of emitters were responsible for almost half of
global energy-related CO² emissions in 2021, compared with a mere
0.2% for the bottom 10%. The top 10% averaged 22 tonnes of CO² per
capita in 2021, over 200 times more than the average for the bottom
10%. There are 782 million people in the top 10% of emitters,
extending well beyond traditional ideas of the super rich. By
comparison, around 0.6% of the world – an estimated 46.8 million
individuals – are considered millionaires or billionaires.
The top 10% of emitters span all continents. Around 85% of them live
in advanced economies – including Australia, Canada, the European
Union, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United States, and United Kingdom
– and also in China. The rest are from the Middle East, Russia, and
South Africa, in countries with relatively high income and wealth
inequality and emissions-intensive fuel mixes. The bottom 10% of
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emitters globally live in developing economies in Africa and Asia,
where they consume relatively small amounts of goods and services,
and in many cases lack access to electricity and clean cooking.
SHARE OF GLOBAL CO² EMISSIONS BY COUNTRY
The distribution of emissions has changed significantly
over time. The UK was – until 1888 when it was overtaken
by the US – the world’s largest emitter. This was because
the UK was the first country to industrialize, a transition
that later contributed to massive improvements in living
standards for much of its population.Rising emissions and
living standards in North America and Oceania followed
soon after developments in the UK.
Many of the world’s largest emitters today are in Asia.
However, Asia’s rapid rise in emissions has only
occurred in very recent decades. This too has been a
by-product of massive improvements in living
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increased by more than 30 years, it has seen a dramatic

fall in extreme poverty; and for the first time, most of
its population received formal education.
WHY SHOULD WE REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT ?
Reducing your carbon footprint MITIGATES THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

is important because it mitigates REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS SLOWS THE

RATE OF

the effects of climate change, TEMPERATURE RISE, SEA-LEVEL RISE, ICE

MELTING, AND OCEAN ACIDIFICATION.

which has a positive cascade

effect on public health and plant
and animal diversity.
IMPROVES PUBLIC HEALTH

In addition, this boosts the REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS LESSENS THE

LIKELIHOOD AND SEVERITY OF EXTREME

global economy and leads to IMPROVES WEATHER EVENTS,

AIR AND WATER QUALITY,

innovative, more environmental-

MAINTAINS BIODIVERSITY, AND SUPPORTS
A HEALTHY FOOD SUPPLY.

friendly solutions.
WHY SHOULD WE REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT ?
Reducing your carbon footprint
BOOSTS THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

is important because it mitigates REDUCING GHG BOOSTS THE ECONOMY,

ESPECIALLY WHEN IT BECOMES

the effects of climate change,

ECONOMICALLY REWARDING TO INNOVATE
SOLUTIONS THAT HELP PROTECT OUR
PLANET, FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, AND
which has a positive cascade ARE BASED ON CLEAN ENERGY.

effect on public health and plant

and animal diversity.
MAINTAINS PLANT AND ANIMAL DIVERSITY
In addition, this boosts the REDUCING GHG SLOWS THE EFFECTS OF

global economy and leads to

CLIMATE CHANGE, THEREBY REDUCING
THE ADAPTATION PRESSURE PLACED ON
PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
innovative, more environmental-
friendly solutions.
 HOW CAN WE REDUCE IT ?
The next years will be decisive in our fight against climate change and
our success will certainly depend on our ability to reduce our carbon
footprint. Here are some tips to help you do that:
Choose responsible consumption, based on local products and
sustainable production and start growing produce in your own garden.
Get about using sustainable means of transport, such as public
transport, bicycle or on foot, and buy vehicles that are environment
friendly.
Choose a 100% renewable energy consumption,buy energy saving
appliances and control heating and air conditioning to save energy
Be aware and tell others about the importance of reducing carbon
footprint
Reduce waste, Reuse your packaging, Recycle it and if this is not
possible, dispose of it in the appropriate container.
INITIATIVES ADOPTED BY INDIA TO REDUCE IT
switching from natural fuels to low-carbon
DECARBONIZATION
substitutes like renewable energy sources

CARBON The GHG emissions are eliminated through

OFFSETTING reforestation or renewable energy projects
A kind of pollution tax levied on the production or
CARBON TAX use of fossil fuels. This is based on the amount of
carbon released during burning.
Designing structures with an eye on energy efficiency.
GREEN BUILDING Helps minimize their negative environmental effects,
including lowering GHG emissions.
BHARAT STAGE These are emission control guidelines to combat
EMISSION STANDARD air pollution.Implemented by the Indian government.
INITIATIVES ADOPTED BY INDIA TO REDUCE IT
Its goal is to set up a framework for developing
NATIONAL WIND-SOLAR
sizable grid-connected wind-solar photovoltaic (PV)
HYBRID POLICY, 2018
hybrid systems.

NATIONAL SOLAR Encourages environmentally friendly development

MISSION and solves India's issues with energy security.

NATIONAL MISSION FOR

Aims to enhance the energy efficiency market
ENHANCED ENERGY
by developing beneficial policies.
EFFICIENCY

NATIONAL ACTION PLAN It sought to have a comprehensive strategy

ON CLIMATE CHANGE for combating climate change.

PARIS It mandates the parties to work towards the objective

of reaching net-zero emissions
AGGREEMENT
 CONCLUSION
Measuring carbon footprint could be a great starting point for
those who care about their impact on the environment. It is
important to understand where your carbon emissions come
from as there may be a lot of surprises.
By lowering your carbon footprint, you can help contribute to
the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions . In our fight
against climate change, everyone making small adjustments can
lead to big results.
THANK YOU
VERY MUCH!