How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

If you drive a petrol or diesel car, switching to an EV is one of the single biggest reductions you can make. Even on the current UK grid, an EV emits 70% less CO2 per km.

Beef and lamb have the highest carbon footprint of any common food. Cutting meat to 3 days a week saves around 0.5 tonnes. Going vegetarian saves ~1.3 tonnes.

A single long-haul return flight can add 2–4 tonnes to your footprint. Consider train travel for European destinations and video calls instead of business travel.

A heat pump replaces your gas boiler and runs on electricity, producing 70% less CO2 for the same heat output. Costs are falling and government grants are available.

Switching to a 100% renewable electricity tariff takes about 5 minutes and halves your electricity emissions. Compare tariffs at Uswitch or Look After My Bills.

Loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and draught-proofing reduce the energy needed to heat your home. Many measures qualify for government grants.