Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/air/transport-related-emissions-in-megacitiesdelhi-on-top-bhopal-emits-the-least-61443 Every year, an average Mumbaiite emits 3.83 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to emissions from a small petrol car making 76 round trips between Mumbai and Pune (a distance of 165km) Mumbai’s carbon footprint is double the national average of 1.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide. This is one of the findings from data compiled by Dadar-based nongovernment organisation Environmental Management Centre (EMC), after calculating the personal carbon footprint of 503 people across India. The carbon footprint for a Mumbaiite was concentrated in the range of 0.51 to 7 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. The analysis found that higher income groups have a higher carbon consumption lifestyle as compared to those from lower income groups. “The wealthy need to understand climate change because they are the ones who own two to three cars and use air-conditioners; all of which are high carbon dioxide emitters. Cutting down on electricity bills and car fuel will also mean monetary gain for the individual, Source:https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-bmc-failsto-pay-up-90-funds-needed-for-marine-biodiversity-conservation/storymRhtqEWIJISW0TWEpvGErJ.html Studies show that India’s road transport emissions are small in global comparison but increasing exponentially. In fact, the Global Carbon Project reports that India’s carbon emissions are rising more than two times as fast as the global rise in 2018. Globally, the transport sector accounts for a quarter of total emissions, out of which three quarters are from road transport. Reducing CO2 emissions of road transport leverages multiple co-benefits, for example, improving air quality and increasing physical activity, which are critical for well-being, particularly in urban areas. In India, we find in our new study (published in Environmental Research Letters), that income and urbanisation are the key determinants of travel distance and travel mode choice and, therefore, commuting emissions. The way cities are built and the design of public transit are critical for low-carbon mobility systems. The study is based on the most recent results of the Indian Census in 2011. India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers in two- and threewheelers and Indian companies can take a leading role in switching to electric vehicles. This will also help in transforming India’s vision of ‘Make in India’. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-wheels-to-a-low-carbontransport-system/article28492992.ece The total number of vehicles plying on roads in Navi Mumbai has increased by more than 3 times in the last 5 years and correspondingly the consumption of petroleum products for transport, especially diesel and petrol also increased by 1.14 and 1.33 times respectively, during the same period. The transport sector consumed 164.55 thousand MT of petroleum Carbon Inventory of Navi Mumbai City 2 products in Navi Mumbai. This translated to around 18% (509.47 thousand tCO2) of the total GHG emissions, as against the global share of 22% and national share of 12% of GHG emissions from the transport sector. Consumption of diesel in transport accounted to 320.06 thousand tCO2, 63% of the emission. It is interesting to note that CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicles account to mere 1% of the total vehicles in Navi Mumbai, however the emissions from CNG usage accounts to 10% (53.90 thousand CO2) of the emission in transport sector. This is majorly attributed to use of CNG is public transport vehicles (buses, auto-rickshaws, taxies and so on) which are although less in number have higher number of trips. A major boost in the intra-city public transport is required to reduce dependence on private vehicles. Mass rapid transit systems and innovative public transport systems should be integrated especially for intra city movement. Battery operated vehicles (vehicles similar to golf carts) could be deployed for point to point service for places with high footfall, especially in commercial places like the Belapur CBD and institutional areas like Nerul. Source: https://www.teriin.org/sites/default/files/201802/2012MC03%20Carbon%20Inventory_Navi%20Mumbai.pdf Air Travel: Add Short Distance Comparison CARPOOL: Bengaluru based ride-sharing company Quick Ride has shared some interesting figures for the year 2019. The company says that last year, it helped in saving over 53,000 tonnes of CO2 with around 27 million carpools. INDIVDUAL Car- Swift Dzire-Diesel 4-5 yrs old car Daily distance 50 kms( kurla to powai= 30-35kms) Daily CO2 (Kg)= 8.04 Monthly= 8.04*30 Annual=8.04*365=2934.6 CARPOOL: Divide by 4 for 30 kms only. Daily CO2(kg)= 5.02 Annual=1832.3 Savings= 1102.3 % reduction = 37% BEST BUS 1km= 0.05 C02(kg)- per person Capacity = 40+20 Local 1km= 0.1 CO2 (Kg) per person Each Coach Capacity= 400 Sources: https://www.tatapower.com/sustainability/calculate-carbonfootprints.aspx https://www.icicibank.com/go-green/carbon-world-day/indexef62.html Bikes: Bike: Bajaj Avenger 220 Daily Dist. 2km Annual Dist. = 2*365= 730km Annual Emission= 98.2 Kg CO2 Source: http://www.fim-live.com/en/fim/thecommissions/sustainability/motorcycle-co2-emission-calculator/ Activa 5g Engine 125cc or 110 cc Annual: 86.4kg CO2
