Climate Fresk - DEBRIEF

Your carbon footprint can be defined as:

• The amount of fossil fuels we burn to heat our homes

• The amount of carbon dioxide we emit each year as individuals

• The amount of GHG we emit each year as individuals

• The amount of methane & nitrous oxide we emit each year as individuals

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Of the following, the most impactful action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint is:

• Turn off your lights more often

• Drive a hybrid car

• Eat a plant-based diet

• Hang your clothes to dry

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Of the following, the most impactful action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint is:

• Buying less stuff

• Changing incandescent bulbs to LEDs

• Driving a car only when absolutely necessary

• Taking fewer (hot) showers

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Companies are more responsible for climate change than individuals

• True

• False

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Which country represents the largest share of global GHG emissions?

• China

• United States

• Brazil

• Saudi Arabia

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Which citizen has the highest carbon footprint (on average)?

• UAE citizen

• US citizen

• Chinese citizen

• Russian citizen

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Most large companies in the world have taken de-carbonization commitments such as Net-Zero targets

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT a transition risk?

• Change in consumer preferences

• New regulations & policies

• Technological innovations

• Extreme weather events

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