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The CO2 footprint of a private individual is only small compared to that of a large company. Nevertheless, it is wise to find out what small things you can change yourself to contribute to a happier. Also we started with small steps to make the change. Because even the small steps matter.
Our researches gave us guidance where to start and which road to follow. Join us on our journey and find out how you can contribute too.
In the research “Into the equine future, How sustainable is keeping a Horse? January 2022, Van Hall Larenstein University – KNHS – Pavo” the various aspects of keeping a horse was divided into three clusters.
The research showed that in Dutch conditions, the estimated emission of CO2 is 5900 kg of CO2 per horse per year when you keep a horse at home. As a comparison: the total CO2 emission of an average Dutch person is 10.000 kg CO2 per year. The biggest part of the CO2 footprint is caused by the feed (roughage and concentrates) that a horse eats. The (production of) roughage is responsible for more than half of the total CO2 footprint of keeping a horse. In second place transportation (car & trailer use) of horses comes in with an average of 870 kg CO2 emissions per year and in third place the bedding materials (straw and shavings) where found.
We are already working on reducing our emission and here are some of the things we have done up until now:
Do you want to learn more about Pavo and how we work with reducing our CO2 footprint?
