Intro to Carbon Footprint Assessment

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

• SOx/NOx

What does “carbon footprint” refer to?

• The amount of carbon in an ecosystem

• The amount of CO₂ and other GHGs emitted by an activity

• The carbon stored in fossil fuels

• A measure of soil carbon content

Which scope includes indirect emissions from purchased electricity?

• Scope 1

• Scope 2

• Scope 3

• Scope 4

Emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and waste disposal fall under which scope?

• Scope 1

• Scope 2

• Scope 3

• Scope 4

What tool is commonly used to calculate a product's carbon footprint?

• Material Balance Sheet

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Process Flow Diagram

What is the main goal of performing a carbon footprint assessment?

• To improve profitability

• To comply with OSHA

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To increase carbon levels

Which unit is commonly used to express a carbon footprint?

• Liters

• Megawatts

• Kilograms of CO₂ equivalent

• Barrels per day