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Every purchased good has to be transported. But which means of transport produces the most CO₂ emissions?

CO₂ emissions per ton of food are highest for air freight, and far lower for trucks, railways, and shipping.

 

 The climate impact of different means of transport

 

Means of transportation CO₂ emissions per transported ton of food and kilometer in grams
Open sea vessel 9
Inland water vessel 34
Train 40
Truck 135
Plane 2.041

 

Source: Ministerium für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft, Ernährung, Weinbau und Forsten Rheinland-Pfalz (2014). Nachhaltige Ernährung – Was unser Essen mit Klimaschutz und Welternährung zu tun hat.

 

 

 

These figures underline that regional foods have lower transport-related emissions and that a higher share of regional foods has a positive impact on the carbon footprint.