carbon footprint

noun

: the amount of greenhouse gases and specifically carbon dioxide emitted by something (such as a person's activities or a product's manufacture and transport) during a given period

Examples of carbon footprint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In another 15 years, the region wants to establish a low-carbon footprint by reducing its emissions by as much as 75 percent and finally achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

The decisions organizations make right now about AI adoption will shape their carbon footprint, energy costs, and competitive position for years to come. — Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

And even amid today’s oil boom, Le Peuch said, innovations in clean energy and reducing the carbon footprint of oil and gas remain part of the company’s mission. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026

For example, one entrepreneur had initially planned to produce a medical device consisting of mostly disposable parts, which meant more waste and a larger carbon footprint once it was discarded. — Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon footprint

• blueprint
• imprint
• misprint
• newsprint
• nonprint
• preprint
• reprint
• clint
• dint
• glint
• hint
• lint

Kids Definition

carbon footprint

noun

: the amount of greenhouse gases and especially carbon dioxide given off by something (as a person's activities or a product's manufacture and transport) during a given period