House
$500k
270t CO2e
A house is often a person's largest purchase. It is a place where people live.
Quantity
1 average house per purchase
Emissions
Construction of a house can emit about 50 metric tons of CO₂. Heating and cooling a house in addition to heating water can use about 5.5 metric tons of CO₂ per year. Over 40 years, that's about 220 metric tons of CO₂, for a total of 270 metric tons of CO₂.
Other Concerns
Disparities in housing can cause people to live in unhealthy conditions. This can lead to health problems, and can also cause people to spend more money on healthcare.