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Project Code [2020-CCRP-DS.26]
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Project title
Consumption-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Lead Applicant
Anne Nolan
Project Abstract
The purpose of this research is to better understand the emissions associated with consumption within Ireland. This project would not be able to fully access the consumption related emissions of Ireland, but could involve an initial assessment, which could be extended in the future to include more accurate estimates. Applying the input-output model developed in the ESRI Climate Economy Modelling project (which includes up to 60 types of goods), the import and export of the various intermediate inputs and final goods can be assessed. As well as the carbon emissions associated with Irish production that is exported. Combining this with data (such as the EAP database) concerning the average emissions per type of imported good, we can estimate consumption-based emissions for Ireland. This initial project can help gain important insights into consumption-based emissions and future work could build on this and estimate more precisely the emissions embedded in Irish imports and exports. Estimating consumption-based emissions for Ireland could assist in understanding consumption patterns and encouraging more sustainable behaviours. This would help in designing specific actions to encourage sustainable consumption to reduce emissions and our use of resources.
Research Hub
Climate Change
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/06/2021