Measure Your Carbon Footprint
You can’t change what you don’t know.
The average person in a developed country produces about 10 to 20 metric tons of CO₂e each year. That’s a big number — and most of it comes from things we don’t even think about, like how we get around, what we eat, and how we power our homes.
This isn’t about guilt. It’s just part of living in today’s world.
But once you know your footprint, you’ve got something powerful: a clear picture — and a place to start.
Want to measure your own carbon footprint?
Here are two easy-to-use tools we recommend:
8 Billion Trees Carbon Footprint Calculator
Looking for a quick way to check your impact? This simple calculator gives you a fast estimate of your carbon footprint and shows how many trees you’d need to plant to offset it. It’s all about reforestation—plant trees, help the planet. Easy, clear, and focused on making a real difference through nature.
TerraPass Carbon Footprint Calculator
Want to dig a little deeper? TerraPass helps you measure your emissions from travel, home energy, waste, and more. It’s a great fit if you’re looking for a more detailed breakdown—and once you know your footprint, you can offset it by supporting clean energy, methane capture, and forest projects.
Take five minutes to get a snapshot of your impact.
It’s eye-opening — and empowering.
What to do about it?
Knowing how much CO₂e you’re producing is a great motivator for these simple next steps:
Reduce What You Can
Learn the many simple ways you can reduce your carbon footprint—without overhauling your life.
Repair the Rest
Most of us will only be able to reduce our footprint by about 10%. Offset what you can’t eliminate by funding high-quality climate projects that pull CO₂e back out of the air. This is where individuals have the most impact.
