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 Carbon footprint (Research)


how can I calculate and offset the carbon footprint of a hospitality business

The carbon footprint of transportation is measured in grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents emitted per person to travel one kilometer. This includes both carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.


Short flight or a drive alone are the most carbon-intensive methods of travel. 

However, adding one more passenger to your car ends up cutting the emissions in half, making driving more efficient. (Therefore we want to avoid driving alone and suggest carpooling on our app to help reduce carbon footprint)


Overall, the most efficient ways to travel are via walking, bicycle, or train, all modes of transport our app suggest and awards. 


Carbon Footprint Reducing Apps 


- WWF My Footprint: Challenges to change your lifestyle 

(Some of the challenges include, “Set your dishwasher to eco mode,” “Go car-free for the day,” and “Adopt an animal.”

It’s important to note that the challenges don’t directly offset your travel carbon, but they do help you to start thinking about the impact your entire lifestyle has on the planet.

RESEARCH LINKS: 

https://www.carbonfootprint.com/

https://www.epa.ie/take-action/in-the-home/climate-change/carbon-footprint-calculators/

https://www.makeuseof.com/tracking-carbon-footprint-best-apps/

https://sustainabletravel.org/how-to-reduce-travel-carbon-footprint/ 



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