Holiday Carbon Budget Planner

About the Holiday Carbon Budget Planner

The Holiday Carbon Budget Planner helps you estimate the carbon emissions (in kg CO2e) of your holiday, promoting sustainable travel choices.

Sustainability Tool: Plan a low-carbon holiday with minimal environmental impact.

This tool uses average emission factors for simplicity.

• Features:
  • Inputs: Flight distance (km), accommodation nights, local transport distance (km), activity hours, and number of meals.
  • Calculates emissions for each category and total footprint.
  • Emission Factors:
    • Flights: 0.25 kg CO2e/km
    • Accommodation: 10 kg CO2e/night
    • Local Transport: 0.15 kg CO2e/km
    • Activities: 5 kg CO2e/hour
    • Food: 3 kg CO2e/meal
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9), decimal point (.) for precise inputs.
  • Displays total emissions and breakdown by category.
  • Clear, backspace, and copy functionality for results.
  • Share or embed the calculator.
• Practical Applications: Ideal for eco-conscious travelers, travel agencies, or sustainability educators.
• How to Use:
  • Enter flight distance (km).
  • Enter number of accommodation nights.
  • Enter local transport distance (km).
  • Enter hours spent on activities.
  • Enter number of meals.
  • Use keypad digits or decimal point for inputs.
  • Click "Calculate" to see your carbon footprint.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Copy results or share/embed the calculator.
• Helpful Tips:
  • All inputs must be non-negative.
  • Reduce flights or choose train travel to lower emissions.
  • Opt for eco-friendly accommodations.
  • Choose plant-based meals to reduce food emissions.
  • Minimize high-energy activities like motorized sports.
• Examples:
  • Example 1:
    • Flights = 5000 km, Accommodation = 7 nights, Transport = 200 km, Activities = 10 hours, Food = 21 meals
    • Calculations:
      • Flights: 5000 × 0.25 = 1250 kg CO2e
      • Accommodation: 7 × 10 = 70 kg CO2e
      • Transport: 200 × 0.15 = 30 kg CO2e
      • Activities: 10 × 5 = 50 kg CO2e
      • Food: 21 × 3 = 63 kg CO2e
      • Total: 1250 + 70 + 30 + 50 + 63 = 1463 kg CO2e
    • Result: Total Emissions = 1463 kg CO2e
  • Example 2:
    • Flights = 0 km, Accommodation = 3 nights, Transport = 100 km, Activities = 5 hours, Food = 9 meals
    • Calculations:
      • Flights: 0 × 0.25 = 0 kg CO2e
      • Accommodation: 3 × 10 = 30 kg CO2e
      • Transport: 100 × 0.15 = 15 kg CO2e
      • Activities: 5 × 5 = 25 kg CO2e
      • Food: 9 × 3 = 27 kg CO2e
      • Total: 0 + 30 + 15 + 25 + 27 = 97 kg CO2e
    • Result: Total Emissions = 97 kg CO2e

Plan your holiday’s carbon budget and travel sustainably with this calculator. Share or embed it on your site!