Carbon footprint and its application to citieseAmbiente
SEPB Training Program, Low Carbon Economy
The Center for Thematic Environmental Networks (TEN) is a Center for education and research in the fields of environment and sustainable development.
TEN Center promotes the exchange of knowledge and information on the environmental field and offers tools and supplementary approaches in order to solve environmental issues with specific reference to sustainable development.
TEN Center:
promotes education and advanced training programs on sustainable development and environmental management;
develops research activities on the main areas of environmental protection, with specific focus on developing countries;
hosts initiatives which provide a meeting platform for the competent authorities, researchers and those who are involved in environmental and sustainable development issues.
Since 2003, TEN manages and coordinates advanced training programs devised for director generals and managers of public administrations, researchers and private sector experts from the People’s Republic of China and Eastern European countries. The aim is to augment and improve the capabilities of policy-makers and to facilitate knowledge transfer in order to promote sustainable environmental, social and economic policies.
Presentation looking at climate science, business drivers, action and opportunities for leading company who are taking action to save money and minimise environmental damage around the world
Wedging the gap: the role of non-CO2 greenhouse gases in ambitious emission r...NewClimate Institute
Niklas Höhne from NewClimate Institute (newclimate.org) presents the role of non-CO2 greenhouse gases in ambitious emissions reductions for climate change mitigation.
Climate Change: A Business Guide to Action PlanningPECB
Today, businesses struggle to adapt their policies and operations to the reality of a changing climate. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to make informed decision-making on the best actions to take to ensure their long-term viability and success.
In this webinar, we will review the state of climate action planning for the business. We will start off with a review of current (as well as foreseeable future) mandatory governmental policies and legislation, before moving on to action planning strategies for business organizations. We will look at some of the important benefits of climate action planning (innovation, opportunity, risk reduction, cost savings, efficiency). We will review the important concept of "carbon footprint": how to calculate it, and the how-to's of carbon reporting using major international protocols (such as GRI, CDP, GRESB, etc.). We will take a quick look at various mitigation and adaption measures that organizations may undertake, before closing out the session with some tips for success.
Main points covered:
• What is Climate Change?
- Definitions
- major contributors and effects
• Climate Action Planning
- Government legislation and policies
- Business approaches
- Benefits (innovation, opportunity, cost savings, efficiency)
- Carbon Footprint (measurement and reporting)
- Mitigation and adaptation measures
• Tips for Success
- how and where to start
- Setting priorities
- Communications
Presenter:
Our presenter for this webinar, Jessica Mann is the CEO and founder of Green Futures Unlimited, a sustainability consultancy, and an instructor at the University of California San Diego extension's sustainable business program. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental health & safety and sustainability, she previously served in leadership roles at several international corporations. Currently specializing in carbon accounting and climate action planning, Jessica is a regular speaker and author on the subject. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and an MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (University of Michigan), and is a LEED Accredited Professional, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 Auditor, Greenhouse Gas Verifier, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Date: April 11th, 2019
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/cMKXPoepF3k
Carbon footprint and its application to citieseAmbiente
SEPB Training Program, Low Carbon Economy
The Center for Thematic Environmental Networks (TEN) is a Center for education and research in the fields of environment and sustainable development.
TEN Center promotes the exchange of knowledge and information on the environmental field and offers tools and supplementary approaches in order to solve environmental issues with specific reference to sustainable development.
TEN Center:
promotes education and advanced training programs on sustainable development and environmental management;
develops research activities on the main areas of environmental protection, with specific focus on developing countries;
hosts initiatives which provide a meeting platform for the competent authorities, researchers and those who are involved in environmental and sustainable development issues.
Since 2003, TEN manages and coordinates advanced training programs devised for director generals and managers of public administrations, researchers and private sector experts from the People’s Republic of China and Eastern European countries. The aim is to augment and improve the capabilities of policy-makers and to facilitate knowledge transfer in order to promote sustainable environmental, social and economic policies.
Presentation looking at climate science, business drivers, action and opportunities for leading company who are taking action to save money and minimise environmental damage around the world
Wedging the gap: the role of non-CO2 greenhouse gases in ambitious emission r...NewClimate Institute
Niklas Höhne from NewClimate Institute (newclimate.org) presents the role of non-CO2 greenhouse gases in ambitious emissions reductions for climate change mitigation.
Climate Change: A Business Guide to Action PlanningPECB
Today, businesses struggle to adapt their policies and operations to the reality of a changing climate. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to make informed decision-making on the best actions to take to ensure their long-term viability and success.
In this webinar, we will review the state of climate action planning for the business. We will start off with a review of current (as well as foreseeable future) mandatory governmental policies and legislation, before moving on to action planning strategies for business organizations. We will look at some of the important benefits of climate action planning (innovation, opportunity, risk reduction, cost savings, efficiency). We will review the important concept of "carbon footprint": how to calculate it, and the how-to's of carbon reporting using major international protocols (such as GRI, CDP, GRESB, etc.). We will take a quick look at various mitigation and adaption measures that organizations may undertake, before closing out the session with some tips for success.
Main points covered:
• What is Climate Change?
- Definitions
- major contributors and effects
• Climate Action Planning
- Government legislation and policies
- Business approaches
- Benefits (innovation, opportunity, cost savings, efficiency)
- Carbon Footprint (measurement and reporting)
- Mitigation and adaptation measures
• Tips for Success
- how and where to start
- Setting priorities
- Communications
Presenter:
Our presenter for this webinar, Jessica Mann is the CEO and founder of Green Futures Unlimited, a sustainability consultancy, and an instructor at the University of California San Diego extension's sustainable business program. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental health & safety and sustainability, she previously served in leadership roles at several international corporations. Currently specializing in carbon accounting and climate action planning, Jessica is a regular speaker and author on the subject. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and an MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (University of Michigan), and is a LEED Accredited Professional, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 Auditor, Greenhouse Gas Verifier, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Date: April 11th, 2019
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/cMKXPoepF3k
Bjorn Stigson's Presentation to the V100 Business ForumVenture Publishing
Bjorn Stigson is the president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This is the presentation he gave to the attendees of Alberta Venture's V100 Business Forum in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta on Oct. 19-20.
FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONISATION: TOWARDS A ZERO EMISSION IN BEVERAGES VALUE...indexPub
The rise in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in general were ushered in by industrial revolution due to industrial and human activities leading to global warming which accelerated climate change and more extreme weather occurrences in recent decades (IPCC, 2021). Consequently, the UN advocated for decarbonisation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (Guterres, 2020). The prime objective of this paper was to assess various measures that beverage supply chain members can utilize to achieve decarbonisation of their value chain and offer specific suggestions to the stakeholders of beverage supply chain to address carbon the emission. In the quest to attain this objective, a "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" (PRISM) method was used. A search was done in the Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar databases using keywords that had been verified by specialists as part of the study. On these subjects, publications from the top journals were chosen. 150 articles were found by the bibliographical search, which was followed by several layers of filtering. In the end, 25 publications were reviewed and analysed, with the most pertinent articles being chosen for examination. The major findings of the research were that the quantity of carbon released doubled since 2001 owing to destruction of forests, the existing global pledges are insufficient, the world has already fallen short of the 2015 climate goals, and lack of adoption of essential technology tools to reduce carbon emission. Consequently, the study recommends the adoption of industry 4.0 technology tools like Virtual reality (VR), reduction of packaging material by the beverage industry, usage of smart electric energy from renewable sources and the implementation of reverse logistics to enhance carbon neutral by 2050.
This is a presentation made by David Newman, Vice president of ISWA, at the “ISWA Beacon Conference on Globalisation, Urban Metabolism and Waste Management” held on 3 & 4 of July 2012 in Singapore. The presentation is divided in two parts (Part A & Part B). Part A presents global factors, data and environmental aspects related to waste management while Part B identifies local actions on waste management with global effects.
Circular Hotspot COP24 Side-Event: Circular Economy - The missing link in the...Diana de Graaf
There is growing awareness that the Circular Economy is a missing link in the Paris agenda and that it is urgent to strengthen the link between Circular Economy and the Climate Change Agenda. A circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from the use of natural resources and ecosystems by using those resources more effectively. During the COP24 climate summit in Katowice in December 2018, a coalition of European circular hotspots presented evidence and best practices of the circular economy as a means to bridge the gap in the climate agenda and identified where there is potential for scaling up.
Alumni how co² climate and ecology drive companies to change 22-04-14_antoine...Muriel Walter
Antoine Geerinckx (1977) is de bezieler van CO2Logic, het allereerste Belgische bedrijf dat ondernemingen helpt een groener en duurzamer beleid te voeren door hun klimaatimpact te berekenen, te verminderen en te compenseren om CO2-neutraal te worden. Speciaal voor Alumni PHO heeft hij een lezing gegeven die FM-gericht en zeer actueel is : Hoe CO² aan elk bedrijf zuurstof geeft en de energierekening doet dalen.
Antoine Geerinckx (1977) est le moteur de CO2Logic, la première société Belge qui aide les entreprises à mettre en place une politique environnementale durable et plus verte. Il aide à calculer, diminuer ou compenser leur impact sur le climat et de ce fait devenir une entreprise sans émission de gaz à effet de serre. Il a donné une conférence spécialement pour Alumni PHO; axée sur le FM et adaptée à la situation actuelle : comment le CO2 donne de l'oxygène à chaque entreprise et fait réduire la facture d'énergie.
MYRA Business School, Mysore Business education in emerging markets - integra...MyRA School of Business
Business Education in Emerging Markets - Integrating Environmental Issues for Business Success. Major consumer brand owners and retailers are adding ‘ecologically-friendly’ attributes to their products and thereby building a sustainable relationship with the clients.
Bjorn Stigson's Presentation to the V100 Business ForumVenture Publishing
Bjorn Stigson is the president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This is the presentation he gave to the attendees of Alberta Venture's V100 Business Forum in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta on Oct. 19-20.
FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONISATION: TOWARDS A ZERO EMISSION IN BEVERAGES VALUE...indexPub
The rise in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in general were ushered in by industrial revolution due to industrial and human activities leading to global warming which accelerated climate change and more extreme weather occurrences in recent decades (IPCC, 2021). Consequently, the UN advocated for decarbonisation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (Guterres, 2020). The prime objective of this paper was to assess various measures that beverage supply chain members can utilize to achieve decarbonisation of their value chain and offer specific suggestions to the stakeholders of beverage supply chain to address carbon the emission. In the quest to attain this objective, a "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" (PRISM) method was used. A search was done in the Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar databases using keywords that had been verified by specialists as part of the study. On these subjects, publications from the top journals were chosen. 150 articles were found by the bibliographical search, which was followed by several layers of filtering. In the end, 25 publications were reviewed and analysed, with the most pertinent articles being chosen for examination. The major findings of the research were that the quantity of carbon released doubled since 2001 owing to destruction of forests, the existing global pledges are insufficient, the world has already fallen short of the 2015 climate goals, and lack of adoption of essential technology tools to reduce carbon emission. Consequently, the study recommends the adoption of industry 4.0 technology tools like Virtual reality (VR), reduction of packaging material by the beverage industry, usage of smart electric energy from renewable sources and the implementation of reverse logistics to enhance carbon neutral by 2050.
This is a presentation made by David Newman, Vice president of ISWA, at the “ISWA Beacon Conference on Globalisation, Urban Metabolism and Waste Management” held on 3 & 4 of July 2012 in Singapore. The presentation is divided in two parts (Part A & Part B). Part A presents global factors, data and environmental aspects related to waste management while Part B identifies local actions on waste management with global effects.
Circular Hotspot COP24 Side-Event: Circular Economy - The missing link in the...Diana de Graaf
There is growing awareness that the Circular Economy is a missing link in the Paris agenda and that it is urgent to strengthen the link between Circular Economy and the Climate Change Agenda. A circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from the use of natural resources and ecosystems by using those resources more effectively. During the COP24 climate summit in Katowice in December 2018, a coalition of European circular hotspots presented evidence and best practices of the circular economy as a means to bridge the gap in the climate agenda and identified where there is potential for scaling up.
Alumni how co² climate and ecology drive companies to change 22-04-14_antoine...Muriel Walter
Antoine Geerinckx (1977) is de bezieler van CO2Logic, het allereerste Belgische bedrijf dat ondernemingen helpt een groener en duurzamer beleid te voeren door hun klimaatimpact te berekenen, te verminderen en te compenseren om CO2-neutraal te worden. Speciaal voor Alumni PHO heeft hij een lezing gegeven die FM-gericht en zeer actueel is : Hoe CO² aan elk bedrijf zuurstof geeft en de energierekening doet dalen.
Antoine Geerinckx (1977) est le moteur de CO2Logic, la première société Belge qui aide les entreprises à mettre en place une politique environnementale durable et plus verte. Il aide à calculer, diminuer ou compenser leur impact sur le climat et de ce fait devenir une entreprise sans émission de gaz à effet de serre. Il a donné une conférence spécialement pour Alumni PHO; axée sur le FM et adaptée à la situation actuelle : comment le CO2 donne de l'oxygène à chaque entreprise et fait réduire la facture d'énergie.
MYRA Business School, Mysore Business education in emerging markets - integra...MyRA School of Business
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Observatoire de la politique climatique, rapport annuel 2022
Ferrone A., M. Kosch, E. Benetto, S. Dörry, C. Dupont, A. König, J.-P. van Ypersele, https://environnement.public.lu/fr/ klima-an-energie/opc.html
Hitting the road to a greener future
Sustainable funds: from niche to mainstream
Commissioned by the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI)
D'avril 2022 à mars 2023, Luxembourg Stratégie anime le projet ECO2050 visant à produire des scénarios de développement plausibles et une vision stratégique correspondante pour l’économie luxembourgeoise à l’horizon 2050. Ces scénarios d’avenir et cette vision stratégique sont le résultat de travaux menés par différents groupes de représentants de l’Etat, des entreprises, de la société civile et d'experts en prospective.
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CAP Strategic Plans support the transition towards a smart, sustainable, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector, while ensuring long-term food security. They also contribute to climate action, the protection of natural resources and the preservation/enhancement of biodiversity, as well as strengthen the socio- economic fabric of rural areas.
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
StarCompliance is a leading firm specializing in the recovery of stolen cryptocurrency. Our comprehensive services are designed to assist individuals and organizations in navigating the complex process of fraud reporting, investigation, and fund recovery. We combine cutting-edge technology with expert legal support to provide a robust solution for victims of crypto theft.
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
1. DECARBONISE NOW!
[2/5] Consumption Goods
Thomas Gibon and Elorri Igos
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Lunch debate cycle “Decarbonise now!” [2/5]
2.
3. A bit of context!
Carbonnerd
https://www.list.lu/en/research/project/carbonnerd/
Talking about climate change, carbon footprint,
decarbonisation with everyone, in particular the youth
EN | DE | FR | LB
5. 800 Gt CO2
left to emit
2022
2050 WITH EXTREME EFFORTS
2050 WITH MODERATE EFFORTS
2050 WITH NO EFFORTS
The Paris agreement is a
pledge to remain under
“well under” 2°C of warming
This translates globally into
a carbon budget of
about 800 Gt CO2
left to emit, forever
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM_final.pdf
CO2 emissions and temperature increase
7. 7
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1870 1890 1910 1930 1950 1970 1990 2010
Gt
CO2
=
billion
tonnes
CO2
Annual global emissions of CO2 by source
Other
greenhouse
gases
2010
Carbon dioxide (1 kg = 1 kg CO2 eq.)
Fluorinated gases (1 kg = 8000-23000 kg CO2 eq.)
Dinitrogen monoxide (1 kg = 300 kg CO2 eq.)
Methane (1 kg = 25 kg CO2 eq.)
8. Carbon footprint of the average Luxembourger
Total ~13 tons CO2 eq / person / year
Car
2855
Airplane
303
Train & bus
220
Space heating
2031
Non-heating energy
512
Water
264
Construction & maintenance
205
Meat and fish
1354
Dairy and eggs
551
Other food
356
Drinks
229
Clothing
622
Hygiene products
322
Furniture
332
Electronics & IT
259
Books & newspaper
247
Appliances; 80
Education
474
Administration
422
Urban planning
320
Social and health
278
Defense and international; 154
Economy and finances; 112
Public spending
to non-residents
594
3300
3000
2400
1800
2300
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Mobility Housing Food Consumption goods Public services
kg
CO
2
eq
/
person
/
year
For Luxembourg:
https://carbonnerd.list.lu
9. Paris agreement target
90% reduction by 2050
13 t CO2eq /
person / year
1.6 t CO2eq /
person / year
- 90%
11. Carbon footprint of the average Luxembourger
Total ~13 tons CO2 eq / person / year
Car
2855
Airplane
303
Train & bus
220
Space heating
2031
Non-heating energy
512
Water
264
Construction & maintenance
205
Meat and fish
1354
Dairy and eggs
551
Other food
356
Drinks
229
Clothing
622
Hygiene products
322
Furniture
332
Electronics & IT
259
Books & newspaper
247
Appliances; 80
Education
474
Administration
422
Urban planning
320
Social and health
278
Defense and international; 154
Economy and finances; 112
Public spending
to non-residents
594
3300
3000
2400
1800
2300
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Mobility Housing Food Consumption goods Public services
kg
CO
2
eq
/
person
/
year
For Luxembourg:
https://carbonnerd.list.lu
13. The Carbon footprint of our clothes
Major impacts from production, mainly due to raw
materials (agriculture, synthetic polymer) and wet
processes (chemicals use for dying, energy use)
Significant contribution of use stage due to washing and
drying (energy consumption mainly)
13
Sources: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/fashion-on-climate
https://wrap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-10/WRAP-valuing-our-clothes-the-cost-of-uk-fashion_WRAP.pdf
Consumers can play a significant role, e.g. in UK:
Reduction of GHG emissions thanks to lower washing
temperature, less tumble-dry and ironing
Increase of GHG emissions due to the increased
clothes amount purchased
14. The Carbon footprint of our clothes
Results for a T-shirt comparison
Silk has significant impacts due to the cultivation of mulberry trees (48 kg leaves per T-shirt)
No clear advantage between the other types of fibres (trade-offs)
What is the best material for our clothes?
Source: Schmutz et al. (2021) https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052498
14
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Carbon
footprint
(kg
CO
2
eq.)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Non-renew.
energy
demand
(MJ)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Water
footprint
(m
3
water
eq.)
36 299 360
15. The Carbon footprint of our clothes
Sorted environmental benefits:
Extend lifetime (no purchase at each season)
Air drying instead of tumbler
Filling the machine at full level
Decrease washing temperature
Impacts of usage patterns
15
0% 50% 100% 150% 200%
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Full 40°C Air-
drying
Half-full 30°C Air-
drying
Half-full 40°C Tumbler
Lifetime divided by 4
Effect of use patterns compared to the baseline
Half-full 40°C Air-
drying
Source: Schmutz et al. (2021) https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052498
Increased impact
Decreased impact
17. Eco-labelled products
17
Source:
https://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/facts-and-figures.html
ISO 14020/24
Multi-criteria
Life-cycle approach
Third-party certified
Ecolabels (type I) Self-declaration (type II)
ISO 14020/21
Single criteria
Not third-party certified but
expected to be verifiable
Different environmental communication types
Regulation EC 66/2010
Criteria revised regularly (EC Decisions)
Lower environmental impacts along the
life cycle compared to similar product
No hazardous substances allowed
(except for specific derogations)
78071 products in 24 different categories (03/2021)
18. Eco-labelled products
18
Source:
Castellani
et
al.
(2019)
Is it really better for the environment?
Example: liquid soap
Ecolabel soap
-12% of GHG emissions thanks to
packaging design and lower dosage
-0.1% to -12% on other impacts
Similar benefits observed for other ecolabelled products (shampoo, detergents, …)
No trade-offs observed on any impact category
Ingredients with lower impacts
Lighter packaging (with refilling system) including recycled content
Dosing system allowing lower dosage for use
EU Ecolabel
19. Second-hand products
19
Source:
Castellani
et
al.
(2015)
Survey in a second-hand shop in Italy: Are these items replacing the purchase of new products?
But are we really replacing
the production of new items?
No
53
Yes
28
No
48
Yes
43
No
37
Yes
3
No
4
Yes
21
Furniture Apparel Books Glasses
Raw
materials
Manufac
-turing
Trans-
port
Trans-
port
Condition-
ning
Impacts of producing new item Impacts of reuse
>>
Favour second-hand products without falling into overconsumption!
20. Durability of products
20
Source:
Bobba
et
al.
(2016)
Example of a vacuum cleaner
Environmental
impact
Years
Environmental
impacts
Years
Environmental
impact
Years
Durable vs. non-durable products …including reparation at year 7 …and better efficiency of new product
Production impacts of durable items might
be higher but compensated by longer use
<10% higher production impacts
Additional reparation impacts might
be compensated by longer use
<10% reparation impacts
Efficiency gains of new items might
compensate their production impacts
Lower GHGs if efficiency gain >25%
True for impacts mainly influenced by use
but not for others (e.g. resources,
toxicity)
What to do?
Production-intensive items
extend lifetime (buy durable/repairable products,
maintenance)
Use-intensive items
replace with efficient products (but possible trade-offs)
21. Online shopping
21
Source:
Shahmohammadi
et
al.
(2020)
Example for fast-consuming goods shopping in UK
0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4
kg CO2 eq./item
Pure players more impacting due to last-mile transport (longer distance, smaller basket size, failed delivery rate)
and due to additional packaging
Traditional shopping better if low-impact transport of consumers
Uncertain results due to many variable parameters
(basket size, distances, transport mode, deliveries per tour, failed delivery rate…)
80%
94% 44% 8%
22. Online shopping
22
Source:
Shahmohammadi
et
al.
(2020)
How to reduce our footprint:
Prefer low-impact transport mode for last-
mile transport, e.g. car used by 80%
consumers in UK, but by 8% in China
Trip chaining (shop when returning from work)
Multiple products from the same supplier
and bundle items
Forego fast deliveries
For companies: use electric cargo bikes
instead of vans for last-mile transport
Effects to be further investigated:
Product return/losses for online vs. traditional shopping (higher return rate for online channels but
more unsold products for traditional retailing)
Does online shopping substitute trips to traditional shops? e.g. probably not for supermarkets
24. GDP and environmental footprint
24
Source:
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/consumption-co2-per-capita-vs-gdppc
A positive correlation at global scale
Per
capita
consumption-based
CO
2
emissions
GDP per capita (int. $)
Year 2017
Europe
25. Income and environmental footprint
25
Source:
UNEP
(2020)
Share of global emissions
15% 48% 44% 7%
Minimum factor of emissions reduction to
achieve 1.5ºC target:
Top 1% income earner need to reduce
emissions by at least a factor of 30
Bottom 50% income earner can still
increase by ~3 times their emissions
Increased expenditures generally lead to
higher GHG emissions (a few exceptions, e.g.
for food with more vegetal proteins)
26. The rebound effect
26
Source:
Alcott
(2005)
Technical progress
/ Policy
Improved resource
efficiency Raising demand
Increased
consumption
Example: I bought a car with lower fuel consumption rate
• I use my car more because of lower fuel costs (direct effect)
• I use the savings to buy a flight ticket (indirect effect)
• I move further away from my work thanks to lower fuel budget
(systemic effect)
Can we avoid rebound effects?
Use savings into low-impact products / services (e.g. train travel instead of plane travel)
Combination of efficiency with frugality (more is not necessarily better)
Impacts/unit Units Impacts
27. 15% of the income of a Luxembourgish, after
taxes, is saved
Where does this money go?
What about Savings and Investments?
Total HH savings, % of household disposable income, 2000 – 2019
Source:
OECD
2020
Currency and
bank deposits
Pension funds
Insurance funds
Company
shares
Mutual funds
Bitcoin
28. Savings at the bank
28
Source:
Banking
on
climate
change
(2020);
ShareAciton
-
Banking
on
a
Low-Carbon
Future
II
(2020)
What does your bank do with the money on your savings account?
EU SFDR regulation: “financial market participants” must disclose
sustainability-related information in their annual reports (Regulation (EU)
2019/2088)
Banks you may know are actually responsible for the financing of fossil
fuel operations of corporations (for the example, USD 62bn in 2019)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
2016 2017 2018 2019
Despite pledges for reducing
emissions and achieving net-zero
emissions by 2050, the financing of
fossil fuels its on a upward trend
Note: Bank financing in USD billion (financing went to over 2,000
companies active across the fossil fuel life cycle)
Leaders in terms of environmental
disclosure and response to
climate change
...and in financing
fossil fuel
companies
29. Greener banking operations
29
Source:
BGL
BNP
Paribas;
Spuerkess;
Triodos
Bank
Inform yourself about the environmental
profile of your bank
Decide actively how to invest the money
you save in your accounts
Beware of hidden fees that are not justified
Beware of superficial sustainability claims
How to take control over the sustainability
of your banking operations ?
33. The rest is here
Carbonnerd
https://www.list.lu/en/research/project/carbonnerd/
Talking about climate change, carbon footprint,
decarbonisation with everyone, in particular the youth
EN | DE | FR | LB
34. Thank you!
Thomas Gibon thomas.gibon@list.lu
Elorri Igos elorri.igos@list.lu
https://carbonnerd.list.lu/educational-material