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To: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
We want carbon footprint labelling on all goods and services
Carbon footprint labelling would involve indicating on products and services how many tonnes of CO2 in total were produced in production, transport and use. The company providing the product would be responsible for the labelling, with third party verification. This not a new idea but implementation has not been standardised or mandated.
Why is this important?
Cyclone Idai affected Zimbabwe, causing a massive landslide in the town of Chimanimani. The next morning, Michelle Chipare discovered that her two-year-old daughter Brenda had died in the disaster. Climate-related disasters not only cause immediate devastation, they pose a long-term threat to the livelihoods of Zimbabweans like Michelle and Brenda, and many around the world. The government will not take any action unless there is a lot of public support, so we would really appreciate your support.
Carbon footprint labelling would involve indicating on products and services how many tonnes of CO2 in total were produced in production, transport and use. The company providing the product would be responsible for the labelling, with third party verification. This not a new idea but implementation has not been standardised or mandated.
Pursuing such carbon footprint labelling legislation would help to reduce footprints, reduce the CO2 produced, and reduce the severity of the climate disasters we are already seeing and that we will otherwise see more and more.
Carbon footprint labelling will support the understanding of carbon footprinting in schools. Pupils and teachers will be empowered to change their behaviour, schools will know how to and want to tackle their carbon footprints, and the knowledge will be passed on to others.
Like most people, I love nature. As greenhouse gas emissions remain stubbornly high, I live in fear of the consequences of climate change that will befall my grandchildren. Climate change is projected to force a ½ billion people to migrate if China floods or suffers a drought, both of which are likely if emissions are not reduced drastically as soon. Many of us fear the conflicts that may follow human displacement on such a scale. The ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Syria at present are exacerbated and partly caused by scarcity of vital resources brought about by climate change, showing that these fears are already manifesting.
80% of us are extremely anxious about the continuing deterioration of the climate. Surveys indicate people think the Government is not doing enough to fight the climate war, and 90% of us want more action.
