Calculate and reduce your car's carbon footprint
We don't have a magic wand, but we do have the next best thing!
When it comes to CO2 emissions, the best thing to do is to 'Avoid, Reduce, and Mitigate'. To find out how to reduce your footprint with a few tips, go to the bottom of this page! To mitigate your residual emissions, discover our carbon credits certified by Bureau Veritas:
NB: The values given here are estimates based on averages for informational purposes and not a precise measure of your actual emissions, which can depend on other factors. 1 carbon credit corresponds to the avoidance or capture of 1 tonne of CO2 equivalent.
How we calculate the carbon footprint of a car journey
First we calculate the distance between your destination and where you started to give us the amount of petrol you need for the journey.
If this is a frequent journey, like a commute, you can add that into the calculator to give you your footprint over a certain time, rather than just one day.
Next we factor in the engine type, petrol type and the size of the car, to get the correct fuel usage estimate.
Finally we suggest the number of trees you could plant over a particular of time to greatly reduce your carbon impact.
Tips for reducing your car-related emissions
There are lots of ways to travel that don't involve a car! And when you do need to get behind the wheel, a few small changes can make a big difference.
By carpooling with others you drive less, create fewer emissions and save money.
Use public transport, bike or walk whenever you can.
Driving a hybrid vehicle will help you cut emissions and use less fuel.
Your vehicle’s air conditioning makes its engine work harder and increases emissions.
Stopped for more than 10 seconds? Turn off your vehicle’s engine as it wastes fuel.
Your roof rack, box or bike carrier increases your vehicle’s emissions, so only use them when you have to.
Avoid speeding, unnecessary acceleration, and hard braking to save fuel and money. You’ll make your driving style safer too.
Do you really need to drive? Combine short trips into one journey and look for other ways to travel.
Simple way to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions? Premium fuels contain active cleaning agents that remove dirt from your engine.
Remove harmful deposits and lower emissions by adding a cleaning agent into your vehicle’s fuel system.
Do you need to be in the office? One way to reduce the commute is to work from home when you can.
Replace driving with cycling wherever you can. Check to see if your town or city has a bike-share programme.
How to earn a clean conscience
How to earn a clean conscience
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