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Carbon Footprint

A carbon footprint quantifies the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, typically expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂e). This measure encompasses emissions from various activities, including energy consumption, transportation, manufacturing, and waste management.

https://css.umich.edu/publications/factsheets/sustainability-indicators/carbonfootprint-factsheet

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