2. Reduce A Carbon Footprint 1 st : Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to accurately determine the current carbon footprint 2 nd : Identification of solutions to neutralise the CO2 emissions that cannot be eliminated by energy saving measures. 3 rd :Including carbon offsetting; investment in projects that aim at the reducing CO2 emissions There are few steps that can reduce a carbon footprint
3. The Mandatory Market To reach the goals defined in the Kyoto Protocol with least economical costs the following flexible mechanisms were introduced for the mandatory market: Emissions trading Clean Development (CDM) Joint Implementation (JI)
4. Age-related carbon footprint A number of studies have calculated the carbon footprint of organisations and nations. age-related carbon emissions is based on expenditure and consumption. On average people aged 50-65 years have a higher carbon footprint compared to any other age group. Individuals aged 50-65 years old have a carbon footprint of approximately 13.5 tonnes/capita per year compared to the UK average of 12 tonnes
5. Defining a Carbon Footprint The carbon footprint can be seen as the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. Carbon footprints can be calculated using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method, or can be restricted to the immediately attributable emissions from energy use of fossil fuels . Fossil Fuels
