The CO2 Cost of Your Commute & How CCUS Can Flip the Script

Ever thought about how much CO2 your daily commute adds to the atmosphere?

We talk a lot about reducing our carbon footprint, but transportation remains one of the biggest culprits of emissions. Whether you drive, fly, or take the train, your choice matters.

Let’s break it down.

The Hidden Carbon Cost of Travel

• Short-haul flights (domestic or within Europe) emit 255g CO2 per passenger-km – the highest among all common transport options. If you're hopping on a plane for a quick trip, your carbon footprint skyrockets.
• Driving a medium gasoline car? You’re adding 192g of CO2 per km per passenger. Diesel? Slightly better at 171g, but still high.
• A long-haul flight (3,700km+) actually emits less than a short-haul one – 150g CO2 per km – due to efficiency over distance.
• Public transport like buses? Better – 105g CO2 per km.
• Trains are a game-changer – national rail emits 41g CO2 per km, while Eurostar (international rail) is just 6g CO2 per km!
• Electric vehicles (EVs) are promising, cutting emissions to 53g CO2 per km, but they still rely on power grids, which may not be fully clean.

The message is clear: choosing the right mode of transport can slash your emissions drastically.

CCUS: The Silent Revolution in Cleaning Up Transport

So, what if we could capture those emissions before they wreak havoc?

That’s where Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) steps in. Imagine a world where:

• Planes capture their own emissions mid-air or use synthetic e-fuels created from captured CO2.
• Ships run on carbon-neutral synthetic fuels made from hydrogen and captured CO2.
• Cement, steel, and power plants—the backbone of transport infrastructure—trap and store their emissions instead of releasing them.
• Your car, whether EV or fuel-powered, is net-zero because its emissions are offset by direct air capture (DAC) or industrial CCUS tech.

These aren’t futuristic dreams. Companies worldwide, including our own, are racing to make them a reality.

Investors, This is Your Call to Action

The CCUS market is projected to hit $200 billion by 2040. With global regulations tightening on emissions, carbon credits becoming mainstream, and industries desperate for net-zero solutions, this is a trillion-dollar opportunity in disguise.

• Want to decarbonize aviation? Invest in synthetic fuels made from captured carbon.
• Want to future-proof supply chains? Back CCUS tech that keeps heavy industries compliant.
• Want to see transport turn truly green? Support carbon capture projects that scale at speed.

The world isn’t going to stop moving. But how we move can change.

Your Move: What’s the Future of Transport?

What do you think? Should governments push harder for CCUS adoption in transportation, or should industries take the lead? Drop your thoughts in the comments or vote in the poll!

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