The second part of the 2021-2022 EIB Climate Survey explores people’s views on climate change in a rapidly changing world. The results from this release focus on citizens’ individual behaviour and the actions they are taking to combat climate change.
- 84% of Slovenes feel they are doing all they can to fight climate change in their daily lives, but the majority believe that their compatriots are not doing the same
- 71% of Slovene car buyers say they will pick either a hybrid or electric car the next time they purchase a vehicle (four points above the EU average), while 29% would still opt for a petrol or diesel car
- 43% of young Slovenes consider climate change when looking for a job
These are some of the results from the second release of the 2021-2022 Climate Survey published today by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The EIB is the lending arm of the European Union and the world’s largest multilateral lender for climate action projects.
Hybrid or electric cars more sought after than petrol/diesel vehicles
When asked about future car purchases, 71% of Slovene car buyers say they would choose either a hybrid or electric car. This figure is 42 points higher than the percentage of Slovenes who said they would buy a diesel or petrol vehicle (29%). More specifically, 36% say they would purchase a hybrid vehicle and 35% would opt for an electric vehicle.
36% of Slovene car buyers aged between 30 and 64 are interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, while younger respondents (15-29 year-olds) consider a hybrid vehicle to be the least favourable option (31%). Young Slovenes are more likely to choose a petrol or diesel vehicle (35%) or an electric one (33%) instead.
Only a very small minority of the overall Slovene population (5%) say they do not have a vehicle now and are not planning to buy one (eight points below the EU average of 13%).
With 71% of Slovene car buyers saying they would opt for a hybrid or electric vehicle, Slovenes seem similarly inclined to switch to new car technologies as Croatians (73%), Hungarians (72%) and Eastern Europeans[1] on average (71%), but more inclined to do so than Slovaks (65%), Austrians (51%) and Czechs (48%).
More specifically, 36% of Slovene car buyers say they would pick a hybrid vehicle. This the same as the figure for Croatians (36%), but slightly lower than the figure for Eastern Europeans on average (42%), five points lower than the figure for Slovaks (41%) and five points higher than the figure for Czechs (31%).
Slovene car buyers appear almost equally interested in purchasing an electric car (35%) as a hybrid car. Meanwhile, Croatians (37%) and Hungarians (35%) seem similarly inclined to opt for an electric car as Slovenes, while Eastern Europeans on average (30%), Austrians (23%), Slovaks (24%) and Czechs (17%) appear to find electric cars less attractive.
In general, European car buyers tend to favour hybrid vehicles (39%), while petrol or diesel vehicles are ranked second (33%) and electric cars come third (28% state they would purchase an electric car). While Chinese car buyers are the most inclined to buy an electric car (44%), Americans would opt first for a hybrid vehicle (38%), followed by a petrol or diesel vehicle (33%), then an electric car (29%).
Shopping for clothes, choosing a job, deciding on a bank: how climate considerations affect people’s decisions
25% of Slovenes say they buy second-hand clothes instead of new ones (17 points below the EU average of 42%). Women are more likely to do so than men (33% for women vs. 17% for men).
40% of Slovenian people consider climate change when searching for a job. This is almost equally important for all generations: 43% of young people take climate change into consideration when job hunting, compared to 42% for people aged 30-64.
Overall, 49% of Slovenian people consider climate change when they choose their bank or invest their savings. This figure is higher among Slovenian people aged 15-29 (53%) and decreases with age (48% for people older than 30).
EIB Vice-President Lilyana Pavlova said: “Despite some clear generational gaps, Slovenian people are increasingly adapting their mobility and consumption habits in a more sustainable manner to tackle climate change. These shifts in individual behaviour show that people of all ages are willing to make stronger commitments in their daily lives to help mitigate the climate crisis. These intentions were voiced during COP26 and are a clear indicator of support for our efforts to foster the green transition. As the EU climate bank, one of the EIB’s key roles is to finance innovative projects that help build a decarbonised future for all.”
Download the Excel spreadsheet with the raw data for all 30 countries surveyed here. Please click here to access an EIB webpage presenting key findings of the EIB Climate Survey IV.
Background information
About the EIB Climate Survey
The European Investment Bank has launched the fourth edition of the EIB Climate Survey, a thorough assessment of how people feel about climate change. Conducted in partnership with market research firm BVA, the fourth edition of the EIB Climate Survey aims to inform the broader debate on attitudes and expectations in terms of climate action. More than 30 000 respondents participated in the survey between 26 August and 22 September 2021, with a representative panel for each of the 30 countries polled.
About the European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union and is owned by the EU Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals both in Europe and beyond. The European Investment Bank is active in around 160 countries and is the world’s largest multilateral lender for climate action projects. The EIB Group has recently adopted its Climate Bank Roadmap to deliver on its ambitious agenda to support €1 trillion of climate action and environmental sustainability investments in the decade to 2030 and to deliver more than 50% of EIB finance for climate action and environmental sustainability by 2025. As part of the roadmap, all new EIB Group operations have also been aligned with the goals and principles of the Paris Agreement since the start of 2021.
About BVA
BVA is an opinion research and consulting firm recognised as one of the most innovative market research firms in its sector. Specialised in behavioural marketing, BVA combines data science and social science to make data inspiring and bring it to life. BVA is also a member of the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN), a global network of some of the world’s leading market research and survey players, with over 40 members.