Carbon footprint calculator for field work
The carbon footprint calculator for field work was developed in the Department of Geography and Development Studies at the University of Chester with funding from The Higher Education Academy Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) Subject Centre.
This resource pack contains a carbon footprint calculator and guidance notes for tutors, which includes discussion points and ideas for assessment. There is also a worked example that illustrates how the calculator can be used.
Resource Pack
- Field Work Carbon Footprint Calculator (150kb Excel spreadsheet) - unlocked formulas
- Field Work Carbon Footprint Calculator (150kb Excel spreadsheet) - locked formulas
- Guidance Notes for Tutors (250kb Word file)
- Calculator - Worked Example (150kb Excel spreadsheet) - A fictitious but realistic worked example that illustrates the use of the calculator.
- Data Collection Sheet (250kb Word file) - Paper based - To be used when there is no access to computing facilities during the field course.
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