CO₂ Commute Calculator

See how much carbon you could save by switching from a car to public transport or cycling.

How it works

Calculate Your CO₂ Savings

Enter your daily commute details below to see how much CO₂ you could save by switching from a private car to a greener alternative such as the Luas, Dublin Bus, or cycling. The calculator compares your car emissions against your chosen sustainable option.

Your CO₂ Savings Calculator

Reference

CO₂ Emissions Reference Table

CO₂ per km and annual saving vs a car, based on a 10 km daily commute.
Transport ModeCO₂ per km (per passenger)Annual saving vs car (10 km daily)
Private Car (petrol/diesel)150 g-
Dublin Bus18 g~665 kg CO₂ / year
Luas (tram)9 g~701 kg CO₂ / year
DART / Rail10 g~700 kg CO₂ / year
Cycling / Walking0 g~711 kg CO₂ / year

Sources: European Environment Agency (EEA) 2023; EPA Ireland 2023.