Carbon Footprinting is the calculation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the production of a product, in this case chicken meat. It is expressed as Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e). It includes direct emissions (e.g. gas) and indirect emissions (e.g. electricity).

The calculated figure gives a baseline to be able to reduce environmental impact.

Some examples of the inputs which will contribute to the farmers Carbon Footprint while producing broiler chickens are:

-Fossil Fuel use for heat production (gas, oil)

-Non-Green Electricity from the grid

-Feed Consumed

-Growing & Processing

-Bedding, Type, Quantity & Residual

-Chemicals & Medication

-Transportation

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