The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Ana Stojković , Ivan Krstić , Miodrag Stanisavljević ,
Amelija Đorđević , Dunja Stojanović 

ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC PAPER

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATION METHODS

DOI: 10.46793/SEMSIE25.219S
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Abstract:

Carbon footprint is one of the key indicators of the environmental impact of human activities, particularly in the context of global warming and climate change. Accurate calculation of this indicator is essential for making sustainable environmental and economic decisions. This paper analyzes various methods for calculating the carbon footprint, including life cycle analysis, economic–ecological models, as well as emission measurement and empirical approaches. Through comparative analysis, the advantages and limitations of these methods are presented, along with their applicability across different sectors, from industry and transportation to individual consumption. The aim of this study is to provide a systematic review of existing methods and recommendations for selecting the most reliable and practical tools for carbon footprint assessment, contributing to the development of strategies to reduce negative environmental impacts.

Keywords:

Carbon footprint, calculation methods, life cycle analysis, sustainable development, greenhouse gas emissions

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This paper was supported by the Agreement on implementation and financing of scientific research work, Registration number: 451-03-137/2025-03/ 200148.

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