The Role of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Information in Personal Travel Choices

Abstract

This thesis presents the results of an examination of the role of carbon dioxide emissions information in the personal transport sector. With the widespread acceptance that human transport activities are contributing to the emissions of greenhouse gases, there appears to be an emerging movement to provide individuals with adequate information to allow them to make sustainable transport choices. While public and private sector organisations are providing emissions estimates to individuals, very littleresearch currently exists examining the impact of such information, and the role that it can play in shaping opinions and transport behaviours.