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   Consumption and Production Patterns

Core Set of Indicators for Changing Consumption and Production Patterns 

KEY RESOURCES
ENERGY
1. Annual energy consumption per capita  Monitors energy consumption
2. Intensity of energy use  Monitors energy use per unit of production/service for selected sectors
3. Share of renewable energy in total energy consumption  Monitors the development of renewable energy sources
4. Energy prices  Monitors energy prices in relation to GDP and disposable income
MATERIALS
5. Total material requirement  Monitors total material throughout, including hidden or indirect material flows required for a national economy
6. Intensity of material use  Monitors material use per unit of production/service (for selected sectors)
WATER
7. Intensity of water use  Monitors water use per unit of production service for selected sectors
LAND
8. Land use  Monitors land use (forestry, agriculture, settlements, infrastructure, and recreation).
CONSUMPTION CLUSTERS
MOBILITY
9. Distance travelled per capita by mode of transport  Monitors the use of different modes of transport (foot, bicycle, train, boat, car, bus, plane).
10. Number of road vehicles  Monitors the total number of vehicles (possibly by type and fuel efficiency).
CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES
11. Retail sales of selected goods per capita  Monitors retail sales of goods (e.g. electronics, home-appliances, clothing).
12. Market share of more sustainably produced goods and services  Monitors social and environmental interest of consumers and producers.
BUILDINGS AND HOUSEKEEPING
13. Residential energy and water use per household  Monitors total water and energy use in households due to consumer behaviour and housing design and construction.
14. Average household size  Monitors the number of persons per household.
FOOD
15. Market share of more sustainably produced food  Monitors social and environmental interest of consumers and producers.
RECREATION
16. Spending on recreation as share of disposable income  Monitors the demand for recreation activities
17. Time spent on leisure, paid and unpaid work, and travelling  Monitors time-allocation and distribution, and reflects lifestyles.


 

 

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24 March 2003