South Derbyshire District Council

A carbon footprint is a way of working out how much of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, your lifestyle generates. If you are aware of how much carbon dioxide you are responsible for you can make changes (often very small changes) which will significantly reduce your footprint.

Why reduce my carbon footprint?

Reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will make a difference to climate change. In addition reducing your carbon footprint can save you money and help you keep fit.

You can calculate your carbon footprint by using this link to the Carbon footprint calculator on the DirectGov website. To get the most accurate result from the calculator, you will need:

Your gas and electricity bills
Your annual mileage and miles per gallon, if you drive a motor vehicle

Ideas for how you can reduce your carbon footprint are available on the following page Reducing your Carbon Footprint

What is South Derbyshire District Council doing to reduce its footprint?

In 2005 SDDC signed up to the Nottingham Declaration.

Contact details

South Derbyshire District Council
Energy Officer
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 595974
Online: contact form
email: energy@south-derbys.gov.uk

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