and cut where you can
Why?
Measuring your own carbon footprint as an individual or an organisation can show you where you can make the biggest reductions most easily.
Use a carbon calculator, but ignore ‘offsetting offers’. They don’t work.
Individual carbon footprint calculators:
Organisational carbon footprint calculators:
Many companies can also help:
Cogo have published a Carbon Manager Solution for Banks, SMEs and individuals
NatWest have also developed a free Business Carbon Planner tool
Small World Consulting offer a free to access multi-regional input-output model (MRIO) that uses publicly available data
See where you can make the biggest difference and then make a real plan to take action. Check your progress every few months to see how you are doing.
1. MOVE YOUR MONEY
to a bank that doesn’t invest in fossil fuels
2. MOVE YOUR POWER SUPPLIER
to a 100% renewable source
3. MORE PLANT-BASED FOOD,
seasonal & local where possible
4. MORE GREEN TRAVEL,
walking and cycling, more trains, FEWER planes
5. MONITOR YOUR CO₂FOOTPRINT,
and cut where you can
6. MOBILISE! USE YOUR VOTE
to demand action from your representatives
7. MOTIVATE SEVEN OTHER PEOPLE
to perform their 7 Acts
