The potential contribution of disruptive low-carbon innovations to 1.5 °C climate mitigation

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This paper investigates the potential for consumer-facing innovations to contribute to emission reductions for limiting warming to 1.5 °C. The study identifies 99 potentially disruptive low-carbon innovations related to mobility, food, buildings and cities, and energy supply and distribution, including car clubs and urban farming. The potential emission reductions from these innovations were assessed using two methods: a survey of experts' perceptions and a quantitative scaling-up of evidence to the UK population.