The top 10% of global consumers generate trillions of euros in environmental damage while largely avoiding accountabilityExecutive summary: The richest ten percent of the global population cause environmental damages worth trillions of euros while largely escaping accountability. These externalities represent a major societal cost, prompting calls for policy interventions and affecting perceptions of wealth distribution and environmental responsibility. Wealthiest consumers, primarily located in Europe and North America, and the environmental impacts they generate. Increased policy scrutiny and possible regulatory measures addressing high‑impact consumption patterns.The richest ten percent of the world’s population are responsible for environmental damages amounting to trillions of euros, according to recent reporting. These externalities are borne by society rather than the consumers themselves. The phenomenon is concentrated in Europe and North America, where consumption patterns are most pronounced. This highlights a growing policy challenge for regulators and industries.Connected developmentsDiscount Culture in GermanySaving in Clothing and FoodOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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