Is my carbon footprint too big?

Is my carbon footprint too big?

The global average carbon footprint is 4.7 tonnes CO₂/person/year. To meet the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C, we need to reach 2.3 tonnes per person by 2030.

Average CO₂ per capita by country (Global Carbon Project 2023)

• Australia: 15.0 tonnes/year
• United States: 14.9 tonnes/year
• Canada: 14.3 tonnes/year
• South Korea: 11.6 tonnes/year
• Germany: 8.1 tonnes/year
• Japan: 8.5 tonnes/year
• China: 8.0 tonnes/year
• United Kingdom: 5.2 tonnes/year
• France: 4.6 tonnes/year
• Sweden: 3.6 tonnes/year
• Brazil: 2.2 tonnes/year
• India: 1.9 tonnes/year

Biggest sources of personal emissions

• Flying: 1 transatlantic flight = ~1.6 tonnes
• Driving: Average car = 4.6 tonnes/year
• Home heating: 2–5 tonnes/year (depends on fuel)
• Diet: Meat-heavy diet adds 1–3 tonnes vs. plant-based