School commute

Calculate your commuting carbon footprint

Commuting to school is a daily routine for many of us, but the way you do it has a big impact on the environment. Use our calculator to measure your commute's impact on the environment.
School Commute Calculator

CO2e per year

Emissions from transportation make up around 17% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, and commuting to school is a major contributor to this figure. While individual commutes may seem insignificant, when multiplied by the millions of commuters worldwide, the resulting carbon emissions are substantial.

Fortunately, there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to the typical commute:
Local Bus
Taking the bus instead of driving can reduce your carbon emissions significantly, with the average bus trip emissions being around 43% lower than the average car journey.
Trains
Taking the train is an even better way to reduce your carbon footprint. Train travel produces almost 80% fewer carbon emissions compared to driving an average car.
Walking and Cycling
Walking or cycling to school are the most sustainable commuting options, with zero carbon emissions. Not only are these options environmentally friendly, but they can also improve your health and well-being.
Carpooling
Carpooling involves sharing a car journey with one or more other people. This can significantly reduce the number of cars on the road and, therefore, reduce carbon emissions. Depending on the number of people you carpool with, you could be slashing your emissions by up to 80%!