footprint
//ˈfʊtˌprɪnt//
Noun
footprintSingular
footprintsPlural
1
A mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface.
I found footprints in the sand near the beach.
2
The area of ground covered by something, especially a building or piece of equipment.
The new office building has a smaller footprint than the old one.
3
The impact or effect that something has on the environment, especially in terms of carbon emissions or resource consumption.
We need to reduce our carbon footprint to protect the environment.