Carbon Footprint Emitted by Automobiles

COINDU in the Automotive Sector Decarbonization Roadmap

Carbon Footprint Emitted by Automobiles

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November 6, 2023
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The carbon footprint of a car is calculated taking into account various emission sources, including:

- Energy used in the production of the vehicle;
- Materials used in the construction of the vehicle;
- Consumption and type of fuel during use;
- Vehicle maintenance;
- Driving patterns and type of mobility;
- Energy used to treat the vehicle at the end of its life.

In this context, it is important to analyze all the emissions generated by a vehicle in order to assess its environmental impact and define strategies to mitigate these effects. Programs and actions focused on this area are key to combating climate change and promoting the climate transition in the transport sector.

The development of the National Automotive Sector Decarbonization Roadmap has these same objectives: to reduce the impact of these industries on the environment by reducing their emissions and, at the same time, to contribute to their greater adaptation and resilience to future climate challenges.

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COINDU in the Automotive Sector Decarbonization Roadmap

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December 20, 2023
10:30
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The Decarbonization Roadmap for the National Automotive Sector kicked off with the quantification of 20 carbon footprints and analysis of national and international best practices In partnership with a wide range of companies representing the sector, Mobinov has started developing a project focused on building a Decarbonization Roadmap for the National Automotive sector, a Project/Investment …

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Decarbonization – Paris Agreement Part II

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December 19, 2023
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The Paris Agreement establishes a series of key measures to combat climate change and achieve carbon neutrality. Some of the main measures that countries must adopt include: promoting the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydro; adopting practices to improve energy efficiency in buildings, transport and industries; • transparency in reporting …

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Decarbonization – Paris Agreement

Coindu Admin
December 19, 2023
09:24
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The Paris Agreement was an important milestone in the global effort to combat climate change and its main objective is to limit the increase in global temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and, preferably, to ensure that global temperatures stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius. The countries that are part of the …

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Decarbonization – Transport and its direct and indirect emissions (3)

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December 18, 2023
13:22
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Although it varies according to the type of energy used in production processes, the production of electric vehicle batteries has a high carbon footprint. However, during use, an electric vehicle is capable of emitting around three times less GHG when compared to a combustion vehicle, making this type of vehicle significantly less impactful from a …

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Decarbonization – Transport and its direct and indirect emissions (2)

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December 18, 2023
12:19
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Transport accounts for 25% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. Apart from bicycles, the private means of transport with the smallest carbon footprint is the electric car. In comparison, a petrol or diesel vehicle has an average impact of around 170g of GHG per passenger per kilometer, while an electric vehicle has a figure of …

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Decarbonization – Transport and its direct and indirect emissions (1)

Coindu Admin
December 18, 2023
11:16
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In 2018, the transport sector emitted 8 billion tones of CO2, corresponding to 24% of total CO2 emissions worldwide. In this context, land vehicles are responsible for 74.5%, with passenger vehicles accounting for 45.1% and are the means of transport with the greatest impact. As such, land transport is responsible for 18% of total CO2 …

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Decarbonization – Reduction of GEE Emissions in Portugal

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December 18, 2023
10:09
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This downward trend in recent years, a 66% reduction from 2017 to 2021, is largely explained by the reduction in emissions from the energy sector, since there has been an end to the production of electricity from coal and a strong growth in renewable sources of electricity production. The development of the National Automotive Sector …

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Decarbonization – Sectors that register the most GHG emissions

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December 18, 2023
09:00
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Global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at a time when they need to be reduced rapidly. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to analyze their origins, i.e. which sectors contribute most to climate change. From this analysis, it is possible to identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective solutions and mitigation …

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Decarbonization – Total Global GHG

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December 15, 2023
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In 2021, a total of 54.59 billion GHG emissions were recorded worldwide, with China and the United States of America recording the highest figures, emitting 13.71 and 5.93 billion tons of GHG, respectively. If we consider GHG emissions per capita, China reached 9.62 tons per inhabitant and the USA recorded 17.58 tons per capita. In …

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Decarbonization – Scope 3 Emissions

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December 15, 2023
14:37
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Scope 3 emissions are divided into 15 different categories, although not all categories are considered material for an Organization. In this context, the GHG emissions that stand out are associated with the acquisition of raw materials, the transport of goods and services upstream and downstream, the waste generated in operations, the business trips made, the …

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Decarbonization – Scope 2

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December 15, 2023
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Scope 2 emissions are divided into two categories, Market-Based and Location-Based emissions. Market-Based emissions are calculated based on the carbon intensity of the electricity purchased by the organization. If the organization uses electricity from cleaner sources, Scope 2 emissions will be lower. On the other hand, Location-Based emissions are calculated based on the average carbon …

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Decarbonization – Scope 1

Coindu Admin
December 15, 2023
12:52
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The main sources of Scope 1 emissions in the automotive sector include: Manufacturing Processes: the production of vehicles and components can generate GHG emissions; Factory Operations: resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels in boilers, for example to generate heat, electricity or steam in factory facilities; Company Vehicle Fleets: emissions associated with company vehicles used …

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Decarbonization – Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3

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December 15, 2023
11:50
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This classification is useful for understanding the origins and impacts of emissions, as well as for developing reduction strategies and climate change mitigation policies. In this context, Scope 1 refers to the direct greenhouse gas emissions that an organization generates from its internal activities and emissions from its own fleet vehicles. These are the emissions …

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Carbon Footprint Emitted by Automobiles

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November 6, 2023
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The carbon footprint of a car is calculated taking into account various emission sources, including: Energy used in the production of the vehicle; Materials used in the construction of the vehicle; Consumption and type of fuel during use; Vehicle maintenance; Driving patterns and type of mobility; Energy used to treat the vehicle at the end …

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Greenhouse Gases

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October 31, 2023
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In this context, human activity is primarily responsible for the emission of these gases, with the transport sector accounting for around 16.2% of total global emissions. Looking specifically at the automotive industry, it can be seen that the main pollutants are: Carbon dioxide (CO2): CO2 is the main GHG released by motor vehicles and is …

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COINDU integrates Mobinov project focused on building a Decarbonization Roadmap for the Automotive Industry

Coindu Admin
August 9, 2023
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Climate Transition: Mobinov and 20 Companies Come Together to Build a Decarbonization Roadmap for the National Automotive Sector In partnership with a wide range of companies representing the sector, Mobinov took the decision to start developing a project focused on building a Decarbonization Roadmap for the National Automotive sector, a Project/Investment supported by the PRR …

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