This is the total amount of greenhouse gases released directly or indirectly by an individual, organisation, event, product, or activity. This is usually expressed in KG or tonnes of CO2. Measuring its carbon footprint is a way of quantifying its impact on the environment and to see what can be improved. The carbon footprint includes scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions.
Source: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol. (s.d.). http://pdf.wri.org/ghg_protocol_2004.pdf.