Survey - Personal Carbon Tracking App

Carbon Tracking App Survey 2023-07-24

(2) In which country do you reside?

(3) How concerned are you about climate change?

No Concern - unconcerned by environmental changes supposedly affecting the planet's balance

Mild Awareness - considering small changes for sustainability in daily choices

Moderate Interest - engaging in discussions about climate change, supporting eco-friendly practices, and conservation efforts

Growing Unease - witnessing extreme weather events, advocating for policy changes, adopting greener lifestyles to combat crisis

Extremely Concerned - urgently rallying for global action, participating in protests, dedicating life to preserving Earth's future

(4) Have you ever used any environmental or carbon footprint tracking tools or apps before?

Yes

(5) How aware you are about the effects of your carbon footprint?

Not aware at all - I have little idea what a carbon footprint is or its implications for the environment

Slightly aware - I have limited knowledge about carbon footprints but not enough to know what impact they have on the environment

Somewhat Aware - I have heard about the concept of a carbon footprint but don't know much about its specific effects

Moderately Aware - I have some knowledge about the impact of my carbon footprint and try to make eco-friendly choices when possible

Very Aware - I am highly conscious of the effects of my carbon footprint and take active measures to reduce it

(6) Would you be willing to use a carbon accounting app that helps you track your carbon usage activities on a regular basis?

Yes

Maybe, I would need more information

(7) How frequently would you be willing to input data about your carbon usage activities into the app?

Multiple times a day

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Less frequently

(8) How many data items do you think it is feasible to expect users to enter into the app regularly?

1 - 3

4 - 6

5 - 9

10+

(9) The carbon accounting app would suggest a carbon budget to limit your carbon footprint. Would you be willing to try to abide by this?

Yes, I'm willing to make changes to reduce my carbon footprint

No, I prefer not to have my CO2 emissions restricted

I'm not sure, it depends on the specific details

(10) Which features would you find most valuable in a carbon accounting app? (Select all that apply)

Real-time carbon footprint tracking

Rewards or incentives for reaching carbon reduction goals

Integration with other apps/devices e.g, fitness trackers, smart home devices

Personalized tips for reducing carbon footprint

Community forums for sharing ideas and experiences

Other (please specify below)

(10b) Are there any other features not mentioned in the previous question which you would add?

(11) What concerns or barriers do you have about using a carbon accounting app?

Data privacy

Likely to be too confusing

Finding my data to input likely to be too time consuming

Finding my data to input likely to be too difficult

Too cumbersome or tedious

Not keen to discover the results

Other (please specify below)

(11b) Are there any other concerns you have not mentioned in the previous question which you would add?

(12) Would you be more likely to use a carbon accounting app if it was endorsed or supported by major environmental organizations or trusted public figures?

Yes

(13) Do you have any suggestions or ideas on how a carbon accounting app could be made more engaging or effective in promoting sustainable behaviour, or have any other comments?

Survey – Personal Carbon Tracking App

By Adam Hardy