Commute Calculator
Commute Carbon Calculator
Your daily commute is one of the largest contributors to your personal carbon footprint. Use this calculator to find out how much CO₂ your commute produces each year and explore lower-carbon alternatives.
Calculate Your Commute Emissions
UK Commuting Facts
- The average UK commute is 23 miles per day (round trip)
- UK commuters generate approximately 1.1 tonnes of CO₂e per year from travel alone
- Transport is the largest emitting sector in the UK at 24% of total emissions
- Working from home 2 days per week can reduce commute emissions by 40%
Reduce Your Commute Footprint
- Work from home - Where possible, Even 1-2 days per week makes a significant difference
- Switch to public transport - Trains produce 87% less CO₂ per mile than a petrol car
- Car share - Sharing with one colleague halves your per-person emissions
- Consider an EV - Electric vehicles produce 80% less CO₂ per mile than petrol
- Offset the rest - Neutralise what you cannot reduce with verified carbon credits
Emission factors: DESNZ 2024 UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.
