ABSTRACT

Climate change is the greatest environmental problem in the world today and as such, there is great need to calculate the carbon footprint so as to help reduce the emissions of Greenhouse Gases. This study aims to assess the carbon footprint of small-scale industries in Benin City. ISO 14064 carbon footprint calculation model was used to compute the carbon footprints of the small-scale industries. Also, 120 Questionnaires designed in likert-scale were used to collect information from respondents. The findings showed that most of the industries exceeded the ideal carbon footprint range of 2.62 - 7.64. The awareness level of the respondents on greenhouse gases was found to be low. The result also revealed that not much is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the small-scale industries. It was deduced that the carbon footprint of the small-scale industries in the study area is high particularly the direct emissions. Therefore, efforts should be made by these industries to reduce their carbon emission. Also, relevant agencies should intensify awareness on climate change and related matters.