The emissions of the city of Zurich are not only generated within the city limits. Indirect emissions are a relevant factor. INFRAS has analysed the drivers of indirect emissions for the city of Zurich - with a look at the status quo and possible scenarios.
Indirect emissions make up a significant proportion of the total emissions of a country, region or municipality. They are caused by the consumption of goods and services that are produced outside the region and imported into the region. They must therefore be considered for climate policy analyses and decisions.
INFRAS has prepared an analysis of the drivers of indirect emissions for the City of Zurich's Environmental and Health Protection Department (UGZ).
Focus on transport, buildings, food and consumption
The aim of the study was to provide a sound basis for categorising external developments and their impact on indirect emissions in Zurich up to 2040. The study analyses the status quo of various technological, political and economic drivers and possible developments up to 2040, and classifies the relevance of the developments for Zurich’s indirect emissions. The report analyses the areas of transport, buildings, food and consumption in greater depth.
Analysis reveals diversity - but also a need for further research
Based on the areas analysed, the analysis shows how diverse the sources of indirect emissions are. For the study, INFRAS evaluated scientific and grey literature and analysed other publicly available publications and data. Interviews were also conducted with experts from the city of Zurich. The study also notes that there are some major uncertainties in the data situation - further in-depth analysis is necessary to quantify the statements on the external drivers of indirect emissions for the city of Zurich and make them more robust.
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