8. Pets

The document proposes a target of owning zero large or meat-eating pets to achieve 0.0 tCO2e emissions per capita per year, noting that average dogs and cats emit 0.8 tCO2e and 0.3 tCO2e annually, respectively.

• The guide sets a target of having zero large or meat-eating pets, such as horses or cats and dogs on meat diets, which would result in 0.0 tCO2e emissions per capita per year.
• Annual carbon emissions for an average dog are approximately 0.8 tCO2e, while an average cat causes approximately 0.3 tCO2e.
• Emissions for cats and small dogs may be reduced to between 0.1-0.3 tCO2e per year if they are fed a minimal amount of meat or a plant- or insect-based diet, provided nutrition is sufficient.

APA

Scientists for Global Responsibility (n.d.). 8. Pets. https://www.sgr.org.uk/living-targets/8-pets

Chicago

Scientists for Global Responsibility. 8. Pets. n.d. https://www.sgr.org.uk/living-targets/8-pets.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{scientistsforglobalresponsibilityndpets, author = {{Scientists for Global Responsibility}}, title = {{8. Pets}}, institution = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/living-targets/8-pets}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }