Meaning & use
carbon footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person's or organization's activities.
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Flying less is one simple way to reduce your carbon footprint.
The company measured its carbon footprint before setting new climate goals.
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Carbon footprint is usually expressed in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
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