EcoFootprint

A simple tool to estimate and understand your personal carbon footprint

Climate change is often discussed using very large numbers, for example, global carbon dioxide emissions are around 37 billion tonnes per year, and Ireland emits approximately 40 million tonnes annually. Although these figures are important, however, they can feel distant from everyday life.

EcoFootprint helps bring climate impacts closer to indivisuals by estimating emissions from daily activities such as food choices, household energy use, transport, and travel. The tool is designed to support awareness, learning, and informed decision-making at personal or household level.

What you can do with this tool

Estimate your annual household carbon footprint

See which activities contribute most to emissions

Compare categories and track changes over time

Identify practical actions to reduce emissions

Important note
Results are indicative estimates for awareness and educational purposes. They are not intended for regulatory, compliance, or formal carbon accounting use.