CO2 benchmark

Can you reduce your personal footprint to 4 tonnes of CO2-e per year?

The average Australian home produces 14 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year. Climate Positive believes that Australian individuals, families and companies can achieve very substantial immediate reductions in our greenhouse-gas emissions through the adoption of some simple changes to lifestyle.

For example, an individual is able to achieve an annual greenhouse footprint of 4 tonnes per annum simply by choosing 100% green electricity from an energy retailer, downsizing to a fuel-efficient vehicle, installing energy-efficient lights and shower heads, avoiding excessive air travel and reducing red meat intake.

The cumulative impact of millions of Australians changing behaviour in this way is huge.

What size is your carbon footprint? Use our carbon calculator to work out how you can reduce yours below 4 tonnes of CO2 per year!