According to a survey conducted on climate change in Japan in September 2023, around 70 percent of respondents stated that they tried to reduce emissions in their daily lives by wearing light or warm clothing to appropriately manage the room temperature. Furthermore, over 60 percent of respondents mentioned that they tried to reduce their electricity consumption by turning off lights and unplugging home appliances.
Measures taken in daily life to reduce emissions in Japan as of September 2023
among respondents who stated they would actively work to reduce their emissions
Method of interview
Postal questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Original question as translated: "Is there anything in your daily life that you are currently working on toward the realization of a "decarbonized society"?"
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Cabinet Office Japan. (November 30, 2023). Measures taken in daily life to reduce emissions in Japan as of September 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1229252/japan-effort-citizen-daily-life-reduce-emission/
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