Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate your home's environmental impact and discover personalized ways to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money.
🏠 Home Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your property's energy usage, heating, and efficiency
💡 Smart Recommendations
Personalized improvement suggestions with cost estimates and payback periods
📊 Benchmarking
Compare your footprint against UK averages and 2030 climate targets
Understanding Your Carbon Footprint
What is a Carbon Footprint?
Your carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by your activities, expressed as tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) per year.
Why Reduce Emissions?
- Combat climate change
- Save money on energy bills
- Improve home comfort
- Increase property value
- Better indoor air quality
Quick Impact Actions
- Lower thermostat by 1°C (saves 300kg CO₂/year)
- Switch to LED bulbs (saves 50-200kg CO₂/year)
- Improve recycling habits (saves 150kg CO₂/year)
- Reduce car journeys by 25% (saves 500+ kg CO₂/year)
- Switch to renewable energy provider
Long-term Investments
- Home insulation improvements
- Heat pump installation
- Solar panel systems
- Electric vehicle transition
- Energy-efficient appliances