This initiative aims at providing consumer information tools concerning the Tourism, Building, and Food sectors. It also provides guidance on how such tools can be implemented to reduce global CO2 emissions.
Implemented in
- Global
Sectors of activity
Buildings and construction, Food & Beverage, Tourism
Type of initiative
Education & Awareness Raising, Policy Frameworks & Tools, Research, Analysis, Assessment
Start date
11/01/2021
Submitted on:
11/01/2021Objectives
The Tourism, Buildings and Food sector together account for more than half of humanity’s contribution to energy-related CO2 emissions. This initiative aims at providing consumer information tools and some guidance on their use. If implemented correctly, consumer information tools can influence consumer behaviour and trigger more sustainable consumption choices, tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions.
Activities
As collected through the One Planet Reporting
Output level
Knowledge resource and technical tool
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Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change - Facilitating low-carbon choices in Tourism, Buildings and Food Systems
Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change - Facilitating low-carbon choices in Tourism, Buildings and Food Systems
Regions
Global / All regions
Lead organization
Consumer Information Programme, Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme, Sustainable Food Systems Programme, Sustainable Tourism Programme, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Objective
The main goal of the report is to detail the use of consumer information tools in the tourism, food and buildings sectors.
Achievements
The report defines the climate change mitigation challenge for the tourism, buildings and food sectors within the framework of the Paris Agreement. The report then summarizes the state of the art on consumer behaviour, before it describes existing consumer information tools in each sector. Barriers to and solutions for their more widespread use are discussed along with recommendations for business and policy makers. The report also contains a number of best practice cases.
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Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change Infographics
Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change Infographics
Regions
Global / All regions
Lead organization
Consumer Information Programme, Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme, Sustainable Food Systems Programme, Sustainable Tourism Programme, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Objective
The five infographics summarise some of the key findings of the report on Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change, related to different topics. They serve as a communication tool for stakeholders to use with their various audiences.
Achievements
The Consumer Information Programme has summed up some of the key findings of the report "Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change – Facilitating low-carbon choices in Tourism, Buildings and Food Systems". These infographics can be shared to promote the findings of the report and help us spread the word.
Training for SCP
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Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change - Webinars
Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change - Webinars
Regions
Online activity
Lead organization
Consumer Information Programme, Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme, Sustainable Food Systems Programme, Sustainable Tourism Programme, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Objective
The goal of the webinars is to provide accurate and clear information on the use of consumer information tools can support greenhouse gas emission reductions in three industry sectors: tourism, buildings and food.
Achievements
The webinars teach about complexity in the value chains of the three sectors Tourism, Buildings and Food Systems and how this leads to substantial CO2 emissions. Additionally, the influence of social norms and psychological appeals on consumption choices is explained. Finally, recommendations for consumer information tools in each of the three sectors are shared.
Outreach and communication for SCP
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Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change - News articles
Consumer Information Tools & Climate Change - News articles
Regions
Online activity
Lead organization
Consumer Information Programme, Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme, Sustainable Food Systems Programme, Sustainable Tourism Programme, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Objective
The news articles provide information and updates concerning the Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change initiative and related activities.
Achievements
The news articles help spread information on the Consumer Information Tools and Climate Change initiative. Specifically, they help raise awareness on the three sectors Tourism, Buildings and Food Systems and how some practices to substantial CO2 emissions.
Impact and Results
The result of this initiative is to have provided accurate and clear information on the use of consumer information tools can support greenhouse gas emission reductions in three industry sectors: tourism, buildings and food. A wide range of tools and systems that seek to guide consumers to make more sustainable choices about goods and services are featured in the activities. The initiative provides policymakers and business leaders with guidance on how to communicate with consumers on environmental and social issues connected to products.