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[Quantifying the Carbon Reduction Difference Based on Households' Willingness to Transform Their Lifestyles from the
Yi Pan1,2, Jin-Xia Zhu1,2, Li-Xia Yang3
1Institute of Land and Urban-Rural Development, Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China.
Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue
|December 4, 2024
Summary
Urban residents can reduce carbon emissions through lifestyle changes. Age and income significantly impact consumption carbon reduction potential, with economic and environmental factors influencing behavior shifts for climate change mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Urban sustainability and climate change mitigation.
- Consumer behavior analysis and carbon footprint assessment.
- Socio-economic factors influencing environmental policy.
Context:
- Cities are major hubs of consumption and carbon emissions.
- Achieving the 'dual carbon' goal requires addressing household consumption.
- Understanding lifestyle transformations is crucial for emission reduction.
Purpose:
- To quantify household consumption carbon reduction potential in Hangzhou.
- To analyze factors influencing household consumption behaviors and carbon reduction.
- To provide insights for differentiated lifestyle guidance towards the 'dual carbon' goal.
Summary:
- Calculated household consumption carbon reduction potential using a carbon emission coefficient model.
- Analyzed the impact of age, income, electricity consumption, economic interests, and environmental emotions on carbon reduction.
- Identified personal habits, social influence, and time costs as key barriers to lifestyle transformation.
Impact:
- Findings offer crucial implications for climate change mitigation strategies.
- Provides a basis for differentiated policy measures targeting lifestyle choices.
- Supports the realization of the 'dual carbon' goal while ensuring economic development and resident well-being.
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