Advanced Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate your carbon footprint in India with personalized sustainability tips.
Energy Consumption
Your monthly electricity consumption.Enter your average monthly bill in kWh.
Your monthly natural gas usage.Check your gas bill for cubic meters used.
Your monthly heating oil consumption.Include kerosene or other oils if applicable.
Transportation
Type of fuel your car uses.Select electric if you own an EV.
Kilometers driven per month.Estimate your monthly driving distance.
Kilometers traveled by bus/train monthly.Include bus, metro, or train travel.
Number of flights (<1000 km) per year.Count domestic or short regional flights.
Diet & Food Choices
Your dietary preference.Choose the diet that best matches your habits.
Kilograms of meat consumed monthly.Include all meat types (chicken, mutton, etc.).
Waste & Recycling
Total waste produced monthly.Estimate household waste before recycling.
Amount of waste recycled monthly.Include paper, plastic, glass, etc.
Shopping & Lifestyle
New clothing items bought annually.Count new shirts, pants, etc.
New electronics bought annually.Include phones, laptops, etc.
Your monthly water consumption.Check your water bill for cubic meters.
Trend Analysis
Simulate reducing your electricity use.Slide to test lower consumption.
Simulate reducing your driving distance.Slide to test less driving.
Simulate reducing your meat consumption.Slide to test lower meat intake.
Emission Factors Explained
- Electricity: 0.71 kg CO₂e/kWh, due to India’s coal-heavy grid.
- Transport: Gasoline (2.3 kg CO₂e/L), Diesel (2.6 kg CO₂e/L), Electric (0.142 kg CO₂e/km), Public Transport (0.15 kg CO₂e/km), Flights (250 kg CO₂e/flight).
- Diet: Vegan (1.2 t/year), Vegetarian (1.8 t/year), Pescatarian (2.2 t/year), Omnivore (3 t/year); Meat (60 kg CO₂e/kg).
- Waste: 0.5 kg CO₂e/kg generated, -1 kg CO₂e/kg recycled.
- Shopping: Clothing (15 kg CO₂e/item), Electronics (100 kg CO₂e/item), Water (0.4 kg CO₂e/m³).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does India’s grid affect my footprint?
India’s coal-heavy grid (0.71 kg CO₂e/kWh) makes electricity a major contributor to your footprint. Reducing usage or switching to renewables helps.
Why is my footprint high despite low inputs?
High electricity or transport emissions may dominate due to India’s emission factors. Check inputs and try trend sliders.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses India-specific averages but may vary based on your exact lifestyle. Use it as a guide and refine with actual data.
Can recycling reduce my footprint?
Yes, recycling saves 1 kg CO₂e per kg recycled, offsetting waste emissions significantly.
What’s the Indian average footprint?
About 7,000 kg CO₂e per person annually, driven by electricity and transport in urban areas.