Carbon Footprint Calculator — Personal CO2 Estimate
Estimate your annual personal carbon footprint from car use, flights, electricity, and cooking gas. Get actionable reduction tips.
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Reduction Tips
- Solar panels: Eliminate generator emissions — one of the biggest single actions in Nigeria.
- Drive less: Each 100 km avoided saves ~21 kg CO2. Carpool or use BRT/metro where available.
- Reduce flights: One short flight = ~200 kg CO2. Video calls instead save significant emissions.
- Cook with gas: Gas produces ~50% less CO2 than equivalent electricity from diesel generators.
- Plant trees: A fast-growing tropical tree absorbs ~10–20 kg CO2 per year. Plant in groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (mainly CO2) produced by your activities, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). The global average is about 4 tonnes per person per year.
How much CO2 does driving produce?
The average petrol car emits about 0.21 kg CO2 per km. A diesel car emits about 0.17 kg CO2/km. A car driven 1,500 km/month produces about 315 kg CO2 monthly, or 3.8 tonnes/year.
How much CO2 does a flight produce?
A short-haul flight (2 hours) emits about 0.2 tonnes CO2 per passenger. A Lagos-London return flight emits approximately 1.5–2.0 tonnes CO2. Aviation has an additional warming effect beyond CO2.
How can I reduce my carbon footprint in Nigeria?
Switch to solar power (eliminating grid or generator use), reduce car use or switch to CNG/electric vehicles, reduce flights, eat less beef, buy less new goods, and plant trees. Even simple actions like LED bulbs and shorter showers help.
How much CO2 does Nigerian electricity emit?
Nigeria's grid electricity emission factor is approximately 0.431 kg CO2/kWh. Generator use emits more — about 0.7–0.9 kg CO2/kWh from diesel generators. Solar PV emits near zero during operation.