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Methodology

Our approach to GHG measurement is to use best practices and globally recognised standards and emission factors wherever possible. Average carbon emissions for various activities are an important component of the AQ Green app offering. By providing these averages in the app, we can assist users that do not have their own activity data which reduces barriers to engagement and encourages progression in the app. Research is therefore an important part of our work, as we seek to establish the average emission profiles for the regions in which we promote the app. Where data is unavailable, we use a science-based approach to the collection of input data that will support a credible calculation for an average.

 

 

Travel

Our tool measures CO2 emissions from travel as one of the four lifestyle emissions categories that we encourage users to measure, reduce and offset.   

Fossil fuel combustion from travel activities is one of the largest contributors to GHG emissions globally. As the world contemplates the benefits of alternative power for travel and transport, we can make a difference by making carbon-conscious travel decisions.

 

Home

Our tool measures household CO2 emissions as one of the four lifestyle emissions categories that we encourage users to measure, reduce and offset.

The majority of household emissions fall into two categories, namely energy use and waste. Our objective is to collect or estaimte energy use from electricity and natural gas, but for waste we offer the user the option to select individual or household figures.

In both energy use and waste, avoidance and reduction are the best available tools to help combat GHG emissions.

 

Food

Our tool measures CO2 emissions from food as one of the four lifestyle emissions categories that we encourage users to measure, reduce and offset.

Our diets have an influence on CO2 emissions. Lifecycle emissions associated with meat consumption are significant, so by eating less meat we can play our part. We can also reduce emissions by eating at home and ordering less takeout, which has a higher emissions impact, and usually requires more packaging and transport.

 

Purchases

Our tool measures CO2 emissions from purchases as one of the four lifestyle emissions categories that we encourage users to measure, reduce and offset.    

Goods such as electronics, clothing, shoes and household items have deep supply chains and meaningful lifecycle CO2 emissions profiles. We can make decisions that reduce consumption, and we can buy more consciously, which has a positive impact on our personal carbon footprint.

 

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