carbon footprint

noun

1. the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of an individual, company, country, etc.:

   the carbon footprint of an overseas flight;

   how to measure your carbon footprint.

carbon footprint

noun

1. a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by a single endeavour or by a company, household, or individual through day-to-day activities over a given period

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbon footprint¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

But since then, developing nations like China have grown economically and have a larger carbon footprint.

From BBC

“Their personal carbon footprints ... don’t add up to as much as you think,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times

It also releases a massive carbon footprint from start to finish – or around 10% of annual global emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.

From BBC

The project is part of California Resources Corp.’s broader “carbon management” business model that seeks to lower the carbon footprint of industrial operations such as cement and power plants.

From Los Angeles Times

Aramco did not comment on the letter when contacted by BBC Sport but has previously said it has "one of the lowest upstream carbon footprints in the industry".

From BBC