Carbon Footprint Tracker
A more eco-conscious lifestyle doesn't have to cost the earth. Explore ways to reduce your environmental impact while sticking to a budget with our new carbon footprint tracker.
There are lots of ways to make more sustainable lifestyle choices, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s where our carbon footprint tracker comes in, helping you to keep the planet and your bank balance healthy.
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You can also use this tool at home to track your own carbon footprint.
To help reduce the impact of climate change, scientists recommend that by 2030 we should lower our carbon footprint from the current average of 1,000kgs of CO2 per person to 180kgs (Cogo, 2021).
The personalised dashboard provides a summary of your spending, helping you better understand the impact on both your budget and the environment. It will also give you handy tips on how to improve your purchasing decisions and further reduce your carbon footprint.
Create a free account to start tracking your progress and see your purchase history, so that you can check in on how your carbon footprint changes each month.
How is your carbon footprint calculated?
We calculate your carbon footprint by looking at your total spending within different industry categories (things like food, energy and transport). This data is provided by research company Cogo, the carbon footprint experts.
Each transaction amount is then multiplied by an emission factor (EF) per industry category. For example, let’s say you’re buying a dress that costs £15. Where you buy that dress from (a charity shop, Depop, a high-street retailer) can dramatically change the CO2 footprint of the purchase. The same £15 dress that you might buy from a charity shop (a footprint of around 4kg CO2) could have a footprint up to four times higher if you buy it from a high street retailer (around 16kg CO2).
Buying second-hand clothes helps to keep them in circulation for much longer. This means it’s not just cheaper for you, it’s also better for the planet and creates less waste that ends up in landfill.
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