Environmental perspective of decarbonization actions in the Italian UNESCO site of the Vineyard landscape of Piedmont Region

A potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by up to 32.4% can be achieved through the adoption of energy efficiency measures across key economic sectors within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Piedmont's Vineyard Landscape, according to a new study. The research employs a simplified bottom-up approach, analyzing case studies in residential, accommodation, private transport, and food industry sectors to estimate CO2 savings under varying diffusion scenarios. This demonstrates that targeted decarbonization actions can significantly contribute to mitigating global warming, with the methodology offering a replicable framework for similar contexts. The findings underscore the importance of regional and local databases in assessing emission savings potential.

Arnone, M., Canova, A., Balocco, S., Lazzeroni, P., Mariuzzo, I., Portoraro, A., & Repetto, M. (2023). Environmental perspective of decarbonization actions in the Italian UNESCO site of the Vineyard landscape of Piedmont Region. Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15567249.2023.2223202