Carbon footprint of Cycling
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1 km cycling = 0.08 kg CO2e (?)
This equals approximately:
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0.0 servings of 10g protein Beef (beef herd)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.1 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.2 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.5 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.5 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 0.7 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🔌 1.6 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 2.2 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 2.2 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 20.4 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 387.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.1 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.2 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.5 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.5 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 0.7 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🔌 1.6 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 2.2 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 2.2 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 20.4 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 387.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
Can I offset this?
While carbon offsetting is an option, it's generally better to choose more sustainable alternatives when available. Offsetting should be your last resort after reducing emissions.
Footprints
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Cycling | 0.08 | km |
Related Activities
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Flight (Flight) | 0.46 | km | 0.00 - 20000.00 km |
| Walking (Walking) | 0.16 | km | |
| Average Local Bus (Bus Journey) | 0.11 | km | |
| National Rail (Train Journey) | 0.04 | km |
Explanation
Emissions from additional food intake required for cycling. Approximately half of walking emissions due to higher efficiency.
Sources
Mizdrak, A., Cobiac, L.J., Cleghorn, C.L. et al. (2020)
Fuelling walking and cycling: human powered locomotion is associated with non-negligible greenhouse gas emissions.
Sci Rep 10, 9196. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-66170-y
Note: Emissions are approximately half those of walking due to higher efficiency.
All sources accessed: 7 February 2025