INFO

TUTORIAL-EXPLANATIONS OF HOW TO USE THE PLATFORM

CalC02 is an online tool that supports users in calculating their carbon emissions on the basis of data they collect. Its data-centric, formula-based approach provides the greatest possible accuracy and brings focus to user specific activities. CalC02 further allows users to log their emissions on a monthly basis and keep a diary of their footprint evolution. CalC02 collects donations which it passes on to a handful of carefully vetted start-ups and NGOs which engage in sustainable carbon offsetting.

In order to enable the diary function, enabling you to keep track of yearly emissions, you will need to make a Calc02 account by Signing up. After signing up, all future calculations will be save under the My Data page.

SECTORS

Transportation

The transportation sector is responsible for 20.5% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. This sector includes road transport only.

Food

Food, measures the emission of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use. Responsible for 23% of global emissions

Home

The HOME sector refers to energy used in electricity and heat production either from natural gas or oil. 25% of Global emissions.

Clothing

The clothing sector includes the manufacturing process of textiles and their purchase.

Flights

This sector refers to the aviation industry. Accountable for 4% of global emissions.

DATA REQUIRED

Our data-centric approach requires that you measure all the appropriate data for one month. To follow our data-centric approach, you will need to measure the following data:

TRANSPORTATION
- Total car distance of that month (in km)
- Your car's consumption (in l/100km). This is can be found either online or on your car's menu
FLIGHTS:
- Seat-class (economy, business first class...)
- Number of trips (2 trips consist of a round-trip)
- The flight distance (in km). This can be calculate through a link in the calculator.
HOME:
- Your monthly total electricity consumption. This can be found on your house's electricity meter. (measurements need to be taken in the beginning and end of the month, the two values then have to be subtracted).
- Your monthly total natural gas consumption. This can be found on your house's gas meter. If your house doesn't use natural gas, you can leave this field empty.
- Your monthly total heating oil consumption. This will be equal to the amount of oil used in one month, can be measured using a float gauge.
FOOD: Our approach measures weekly food consumption, so you will need: (note these values do not need to be integers)
- Your weekly meat consumption.
- Your weekly non-meat meals.
- Your take-out and restaurant meals.
CLOTING:
- You will need to have a list of the products bought, including their quantity.

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