Event Food Carbon Calculator

Event menus have a huge impact on carbon emissions. Use this calculator to create a low-carbon menu for yourself or your event!

Adjust the dropdowns to choose different menu options and calculate your event’s food carbon footprint.

Enter Number of Guests

First Course

Main Course Protein

Main Course Sides

First Course

Main Course Protein

Main Course Sides

The average meal emits 1.7 kg CO2e (UK). WWF's One Planet One Plate recommends limiting the carbon impact of lunch or dinner meals to 0.5kg CO2e per person to keep within 1.5°C global warming.

Low Emissions

Moderate Emissions

High Emissions

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Have you considered your snack?

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Event Food Carbon Calculator

Event Food Carbon Calculator

Event Food Carbon Calculator

Event menus have a huge impact on carbon emissions. Use this calculator to create a low-carbon menu for yourself or your event!

Adjust the dropdowns to choose different menu options and calculate your event’s food carbon footprint.

Enter Number of Guests

Menu 2

First Course

Main Course Protein

Main Course Sides

Main Course Sides

Snacks

Menu 1

First Course

Main Course Protein

Main Course Sides

Main Course Sides

Snacks

Low Emissions

Moderate Emissions

High Emissions

Here are the per serving emissions of different beverage options.

Here are the per serving emissions of different snack options.

Menu Totals

Menu 1

Menu 2

The Event Food Carbon Calculator is created by Clear Current Consulting and MeetGreen.