Carbon Emission Assessment of Maritime Transport and Recommendations for Carbon Reduction:Taking Imported Fruit Transportation as an Example
Effectively reducing carbon emissions has become a global priority,and the maritime transportation of imported fruits contributes significantly to carbon emissions.Consumers who purchase imported fruits generate higher carbon emissions compared to choosing locally sourced options.To assess the carbon emissions,this study analyzes the carbon emissions associated with transporting 1 kg of fruits from 10 countries,namely the Philippines,the United States,South Africa,Sweden,Thailand,New Zealand,Italy,Indonesia,Vietnam,and Chile,to Shanghai Port and Guangzhou Port in China.The findings reveal that the CO2 emissions from shipping fruits from Manila Port in the Philippines to Guangzhou Port in China are the lowest,at 30 g per kilogram,while emissions from Stockholm Port in Sweden to Shanghai Port are the highest,at 660 g per kilogram.In 2019,to offset the carbon emissions generated by China's import of fruits through afforestation,a minimum of 20 853 hectares of bamboo forests would need to be planted.Alternatively,offsetting these emissions by purchasing hydraulic or bioenergy carbon quotas from Low Carbon Asia Limited would cost 48.21 million yuan.To address these challenges,implementing a carbon labeling system is recommended.Such a system would inform consumers about the carbon emissions associated with their purchases,facilitate the mutual recognition of global carbon footprint accounting standards,and encourage public participation in achieving the"dual carbon"goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
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