Kennisconsult

 - co2-voetafdruk
 - carbon footprint

Een maat voor de uitstoot van CO2 als gevolg van het gebruik van fossiele brandstoffen in het verkeer, luchtvaart, transport, productie van elektriciteit en verwarming.
Bron: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/englishtodutch/environmentecology/3355862-carbonfootprint.html


The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly to support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of either carbon or carbon dioxide.
Carbon footprints are calculated by countries as part of their reporting requirements under the Kyoto Protocol, as well as by companies, regions, or individuals.
Direct greenhouse gas emissions can include tailpipe emissions of CO2 from motor vehicles, methane from landfills, and hydrofluorocarbons from leaking refrigeration or air conditioning equipment. Indirect greenhouse gas emissions arise from coal and other fossil fuel-based energy generated to power residential, commercial, and industrial activities. Indirect emissions also arise from fossil fuel combustion used in the manufacture, transport, storage, disposal, and recycling of commodities and manufactured products.
source: http://www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/

Carbon footprint measures total amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the environment. Greenhouse gas emissions from all sources are summed up and changed into units of CO2 equivalent which is used to standardize greenhouse gas emissions and help make comparisons from different time periods and across industries. Carbon emissions are usually measured in metric tons per year (1 metric ton equals 2204lbs).
source: http://www.altuslumen.com/sustainabilityterminology.html

• Kerncompetentie (core competency) >> Ondernemen (undertake) >> Duurzaam Ondernemen (sustainability)