Mapping Individual Carbon Footprints for a Sustainable Future in Java

The increasingly visible impact of climate change demands a deeper understanding of the primary sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Most of these emissions stem from systemic activities and decisions, including corporate policies, the energy sector, and patterns of production and distribution of goods and services. However, public awareness and individual choices also play a crucial role in driving structural change towards a more sustainable system. In this context, demographic factors such as age, income, gender, and education level influence lifestyle and consumption patterns, while geographic differences also determine energy consumption and mobility patterns.

“Individual Carbon Footprint Patterns Based on Demographic Profiles in Urban, Semi-Urban, and Rural Areas in Java” responds to this urgency, focusing on Java, Indonesia’s most populous island. This report reveals significant differences in carbon footprint patterns between urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, reflecting variations in energy consumption, transportation, and community habits.

This report uses descriptive statistical methods to analyze individual carbon footprint patterns, as well as multiple linear regression to identify factors influencing total emissions per individual on the island of Java. Furthermore, the Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) approach is applied to formulate policy recommendations and mitigation strategies tailored to the characteristics of each region, in order to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote environmentally friendly lifestyles.

Individual Carbon Footprint, Demographics, Java, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainable Transportation, Food Consumption, Household Energy Efficiency, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Lifestyles