as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe what a carbon footprint is.
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a carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases that are emitted by an individual, company, organization, or country as a result of their activities. it is expressed as the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents (co2e) that is released over a specific period of time, typically a year.
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