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Does carbon labelling encourage the consumption of low‐emission meat products? Evidence from China

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: By combining a hypothetical labelled‐choice experiment and a between‐subject design experiment, this study explores the influence of carbon labels on low‐emission meat consumption. The results reveal that carbon labels are effective in encouraging consumers to choose low‐emission conventional meat products. However, carbon labels are ineffective in persuading consumers to choose novel meat alternatives. Additionally, the results suggest that the efficiency of carbon labels depends on their format. The traffic‐light carbon label was identified as the most effective, reducing carbon emissions from meat consumption by 21.55%, followed by the carbon‐reduction label at 18.07% and the carbon‐neutral label at 2.6%. The findings raise implications for policymakers in developing standards for carbon labels.

Source: Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics

DOI: 10.1111/1467-8489.12602

Authors: Rao Yuan, Zhengmin Tang

Institution: Guizhou University

Language: English

Topic: Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Jilin Office of Philosophy and Social Science