Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Transportation Sector Carbon Footprint

(Credits: Our World in Data, Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, UK )

The transportation sector contributes 29% to global GHG emissions, cars and trucks make up 82% of those emissions. Your choice of personal mobility greatly reduces GHG emissions.
How to reduce carbon emissions:

  • Walk instead of medium car for short trips: ~83% reduction
  • Use a pedal bike instead of car for short trips: ~75% reduction
  • Train instead of car for medium trips: ~80% reduction
  • Train instead of plane: ~84% reduction

-LS