How Do I Measure My Carbon Footprint?

Carbon footprint, or Carbon Footprint in English, refers to the collection of greenhouse gas emissions caused by corporate organizations, activities, products or individuals through transportation, food production and consumption, and various production processes. It describes the impact of a person's energy awareness and behavior on nature, and calls on people to start from themselves. At present, some companies have begun to implement the environmental protection concept of reducing their carbon footprint.

Carbon Footprint

Calculate your "carbon footprint"

As more and more companies begin to pay attention to low-carbon manufacturing to cope with pressure from the government, society and the public, they demonstrate their own social responsibility. Excellent companies in many industries have begun to start from product source design to reduce GHG emissions throughout the product life cycle.

The "China Low Carbon Management and Action Forum" organized by China Quality Certification Center CQC and the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Association was held in Guangzhou. There are more than 30 ISO14064 greenhouse gas verification and product carbon footprint certification companies conducted by CQC. 3A environmental protection paint, Blue Moon and other companies became the first domestic companies to pass the CQC carbon footprint certification.

From the data of CQC analysis, it is concluded that the use of energy-intensive equipment in the coatings industry in 2013, and the fact that some raw materials have more carbon emissions, are the main reasons for the high carbon emissions of most brand coating products.

The "Twelfth Five-Year Plan for National Climate Change Scientific and Technological Development" was officially released. The "Special Plan" clearly proposed that China should promote the innovation and application of climate mitigation and adaptation technologies, support the development of a low-carbon economy, and support the target of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP during the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" and 2020. It is believed that with the further implementation of relevant national policies, more and more companies will begin to accept product carbon footprint assessment certification, which will also become a new coordinate for assessing the low-carbon and environmentally friendly social value of enterprises.

Certification standards

According to Easy Carbon, according to predetermined procedures, the final draft of the ISO14067 International Carbon Footprint International Standard (ISO Carbon Footprint Standard) drafted by the International Organization for Standardization will still be finalized in 2013, and the final version will be released in 2013. Experts generally believe that according to the latest draft of the standard, the major powers will start a new round

Calculate your "carbon footprint"

Everyone's lifestyle will directly affect the survival of the planet. Water, paper, electricity, holidays, modes of transportation, garbage disposal, food ... these are all related to carbon emissions. The amount of carbon emissions is up to you. Some people think that reducing carbon emissions will inevitably lead to a reduction in quality of life. Not necessarily! We believe that on the basis of maintaining a certain quality of life and you are still happy, you can still achieve environmental protection, energy saving and emission reduction. According to the data provided below, according to your actual situation, you can take a suitable score between the two scores of each item. Adding all the points together is your carbon footprint score. Compare the table below. If everyone lives like you, how many planets do you need to sustain global consumption? The lowest score requires only one earth, which adds up to exactly 100 points.

This is a simple calculation of the carbon footprint. If you are interested, you can search online and enter data to measure specific carbon emissions.

small test

water

10 Take a bath often and have a dishwasher at home

2 Most have a rain shower and there is no dishwasher in the home

paper

15 You buy newspapers and new books regularly and print paper often

5 You share newspapers with others and often borrow books instead of buying them

Electricity

55 You use many regular appliances and often leave them on or in standby

5 You save energy and do nt use too many appliances at home

Holiday

75 Long-haul airplane trips per year or more

12 usually vacationing close to home

Transportation

85 Most trips are by car

12 Most trips are by bicycle or foot, or using public transport

Rubbish

105 Little or substantially no garbage collection

30 Generate little garbage and recycle as much as possible

food

105 You eat a lot and rarely pay attention to where the food is made

34 Eat locally made food without wasting it

How many planets do you need to sustain your lifestyle?

Number of Earths needed to score

100 199

200 299

300 399

400 450

Everyone has their own carbon footprint, it means everyone s

The Council of Governmental Experts on Climate Change (IPCC) pointed out that the global average temperature continues to rise, and the signs of climate change are becoming increasingly prominent. If it cannot be stopped, it will seriously affect the human living environment.

To mitigate climate change and reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, the Kyoto Protocol entered into force on February 16, 2005requiring reductions in greenhouse gas emissions is a global trend, and an era of carbon emissions restrictions has arrived.

In order to build a future [low-carbon] economic development society, in addition to relying on technological innovation and institutional reform, the fundamental solution is no more than the awakening of the people [amount consciousness]-human beings must use earth resources endlessly and pursue material enjoyment. Lifestyle has returned to a new life attitude of [caring for the environment, simple life], and then leading the industry to more economically efficient and harmonious design development.

Various types of carbon dioxide reduction movements are happening around the world, including:

1. European Union (You Control Climate Change),

2. Canada's One-Tonne challenge,

3. Japan's Global Warming Prevention National Campaign (Eco-Family),

4. British Carbon City (Zero Carbon City),

5. ENERGY STAR / eeBuildings, etc.

These activities are designed based on diversified activities. The enthusiastic participation of all levels, including government agencies, corporate bodies, and civil organizations, attracts people to do small things in their own lives, thereby driving changes in social patterns.