How do actions to decarbonise the energy and mobility sectors affect consumption-based carbon footprints? A case of historic and predicted actions in a suburb in Finland

Abstract Household consumption accounts for 72% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To obtain consumption-based emissions in accordance with 1.5-degree target, carbon footprint individuals should be reduced to 2.5 t CO 2 e a −1 by 2030, which means at least 70% reduction high-emitting countries. The decrease GHG can achieved through both technological and behavioural changes. Currently, climate measures are largely dependent on efficiency, although changes also needed. In this paper, we study how actions decarbonise energy mobility sectors affect footprints years 2010–2030 suburb Finland. Based results, from sector decreased 50%, those 68% 2010–2030, when only technology development society-level considered. These emission reductions affected an average Finnish decreasing it 37%. This demonstrates that do not guarantee adequate 2030 achieve target; therefore, change lifestyle habits is Further research take into account assessing footprint.