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carbon-footprint
/ˈkɑːr.bən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
[/ˈkɑːr.bən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/]
emissions impact
Advancednoun
Definition
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, organization, or activity.
Example
Switching to video calls cut the team's travel carbon footprint dramatically last year.
Switching to video calls cut the team's travel carbon footprint dramatically last year.
Etymology
A metaphorical compound combining 'carbon' and 'footprint', popularized in the 2000s.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in environmental policy and corporate sustainability.