Decarbonization Avenue : Product Use Efficiency

Emission savings from material efficiency in residential buildings and cars

Global | 2021-08

The study presents a global-scale analysis of material efficiency for passenger vehicles and residential buildings. It estimates future changes in material flows and energy use due to increased yields, light design, material substitution, extended service life, and increased service efficiency, reuse, and recycling. Next to energy efficiency and low-carbon energy supply, material efficiency is the third pillar of deep decarbonization for these sectors
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  • Case study
  • Report / white paper