Measuring The Impact Of Carbon Footprint On The Environment

The calculation of carbon dioxide emissions by any individuals or any businesses in the environment is called a carbon footprint. The carbon footprint consists of two parts

●       Primary footprint

●       Secondary footprint

Read below to know what is carbon footprint in detail.

 

Primary footprint

Measuring the emission of carbon dioxide caused due to the burning of fossil fuels is called the primary footprint.

 

Secondary footprint

Measuring of emission of carbon dioxide caused due to products life cycle is called the secondary footprint.

 

Carbon audit

The process of measuring the emission of carbon during the procedure of converting raw materials into a product that can be used by the consumers is called a carbon audit. Carbon emission is measured at every step of the manufacturing and then at last carbon footprint of that product is calculated. The emission of carbon in any companies during the office days by electrical appliances or any other emission while visiting the office or during the manufacturing process or packaging is called companies footprint.