During Global Week 2024, one of the highlighted activities was the green initiative focused on calculating the carbon footprint. This involved measuring the CO2 equivalent emissions produced by all participants due to their air travel from their home countries to the host country, Portugal. The total amount of CO2 emissions calculated was 49,034 kg.
To offset these emissions, the initiative considered the planting of trees:
- Oaks: One oak tree, with a diameter of 3.5 cm, can capture 815.41 kg of CO2 over its 20-year lifespan. To offset the CO2 emissions from the air travel, 61 oak trees need to be planted.
- Cork Oaks: One cork oak tree, with a diameter of 3.5 cm, can capture 475.31 kg of CO2 over its 20-year lifespan. To offset the CO2 emissions from the air travel, 104 cork oaks need to be planted.
To mitigate the ecological impact of the event, the corresponding number of trees will be planted on 23 November 2024, in observance of Autochthonous Forest Day.
