A calculation focused on the individual
The Nos Gestes Climat calculator was designed to measure individual carbon footprints, whether for adults or children. Every human being, regardless of age, **has their own ecological footprint **linked to their needs and activities.
It is therefore not a question of calculating the impact of an entire household, but rather that of an individual.
A logic consistent with other methodological choices
The calculator applies a **standardised distribution **of certain types of consumption within the household. But for human beings, the principle is clear: everyone has their share.
Just as you are not responsible for your parents' carbon footprint, you are not responsible for your children's either. Your carbon footprint should reflect your choices, habits and responsibilities.
On the other hand, as parents, you can raise your children's awareness of resource management and the issue of carbon footprints, and share with them your resolutions to reduce them.
A complex issue
The subject of the environmental impact of parenthood is complex and sometimes controversial.
However, the purpose of the simulator is educational and pragmatic, not to settle philosophical debates.
Conclusion – Your carbon footprint is individual, even as a parent
Having children is a personal choice, but this choice does not directly translate into your carbon footprint. Each individual has their own score, including the youngest, and it is this approach that allows us to better understand and act on our own scale, without feeling guilty.
To go further:
https://www.ge.ch/dossier/durabilite-climat/climat/route-neutralite-carbone