Here is a carbon footprint calculation tool offered by ADEME, the national agency for the eco-energy transition. It is both comprehensive and very easy to use. In addition, it explains the calculations and clearly presents the first courses of action to reduce personal emissions. We recommend it!
The Ademe calculator
Other carbon footprint calculation tools
It exists other calculation tools carbon footprint accessible free online, here is our small selection of the most popular. Note that to get a more accurate vision of your emissionsit may be relevant to compare results that you get on these different tools…
GoodPlanet Foundation
The foundation GoodPlanetcreated by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, has been offering CO calculators for several years2 for individuals, companies and events. On the individual side, you can choose to estimate your annual carbon footprint or limited to…one trip. The questionnaire is quite simple and the accuracy correct.
MyCO2
initiated by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Carbon 4MyCO2 helps individuals understand and position themselves on their climate impact and strategy. The site offers participate in conferences and not to simply use a “carbon footprint calculator”.
WWF
Like this calculator of the WWF is of Swiss origin, some questions use Swiss elements, such as the currency or electricity certified “Naturemade”. That said, this does not prevent people from other countries from taking the test.
Global Footprint Network
Global Footprint Network is an American NGO that offers a calculator in several languages. The questionnaire addresses the following areas: food, mobility, housing, waste, consumption habits. The interface is pleasant to use and the level of precision quite acceptable.
