Track My Carbon Footprint
Activating this feature allows us to monitor your card transactions to estimate your carbon impact.
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What you buy, where you go, and how you live all have an impact on the environment. This carbon calculator uses your credit and debit card spending to give you a personalised estimate of your carbon footprint.
See where your emissions come from and explore simple ways to make more environmental-friendly choices.
Take a step toward a lower-carbon lifestyle with CIMB
Estimate your carbon footprint based on your spending and earn rewards along the way.
Carbon footprint overview
The carbon footprint takes into account all of your credit and debit cards spending and calculates how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) has been released on the basis of the Global Warming Potential index.
The dashboard will be refreshed on every 25th of the month and data is only available within 12 months period.
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Carbon footprint overview
The carbon footprint takes into account all of your credit and debit cards spending and calculates how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) has been released on the basis of the Global Warming Potential index.
The dashboard will be refreshed on every 25th of the month and data is only available within 12 months period.
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How Carbon Footprint is Calculated: Insights from the EPA
A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂), produced directly or indirectly by activities such as transportation, energy use, and consumption. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), carbon footprints are calculated using emission factors and activity data.
1. Emission Factors
Emission factors represent the average emissions per unit of activity. For example:
Electricity Use: Emission factor depends on the energy mix (e.g., coal, gas, renewables) and is measured in kg carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) per kWh.
Fuel Consumption: Driving a petrol car generates about 2.31 kg CO₂ per liter of gasoline burned.
2. Activity Data
This involves tracking the amount of energy or resources used. Examples include: Kilometers driven, liters of fuel consumed, or kilowatt-hours of electricity used. Purchasing habits, such as food, products, and services, contribute indirectly through their supply chains.
3. Calculation Method
The formula used by the EPA for carbon footprint calculation is:
A Carbon Footprint = Activity Data X Emission Factor
For instance, if you consume 100 kWh of electricity with an emission factor of 0.69 kg CO₂e/kWh, your footprint from electricity use is:
100 X 0.69 = 69kg CO2e. Lower number means you emit lower carbon to the atmosphere.
Conclusion
Understanding how your carbon footprint is calculated can help you make informed decisions to reduce your impact. By knowing which activities contribute the most to your emissions, you can adopt more sustainable practices.
For more detailed information, visit the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
Your monthly footprint
Malaysian (MY) average carbon footprint refers to the typical amount of greenhouse gases that an average person in Malaysia emits monthly based on their card spending over total consumption.
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