Carbon Footprint indicator and the quality of energetic life
Carbon Footprint indicator and the quality of energetic life

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents methodology of Carbon Footprint indicator in the context of sustainable development. Introduction to Carbon Footprint calculation is supplemented by an empirical analysis of this indicator. Case study concerns the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw. The analysis of this public building follows the general guidelines of ISO standard and takes into account direct and indirect CO2 emissions. The final outcome of this study is a short-list of undertakings which are necessary to improve the efficient use of energy in the faculty. Conclusions tend to evaluate Carbon Footprint and the strengths and weaknesses of this indicator are briefly discussed.

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