133 industries.Yet, as individual consumers, each one of us must also take responsibility for the role of our consumption habits in climate-related human rights impacts. Indeed, “an important contributor to global emissions is over-consumption.”572 Consequently, a just transition toward a carbonless economy cannot be achieved through mere technological innovations and global changes in national policies, but also necessarily includes reduction in demand by altering consumer habits and mindsets. Thus, the Commission invites self-reflection to examine whether our behavior contributes to excessive and irresponsible consumerism, and recommends that we consciously take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and make positive choices to adopt a climate-friendly lifestyle consistent with global efforts for climate change mitigation and adaptation. As Shareholders and Investors The Commission encourages global citizens to be informed shareholders and investors. Knowledge of production chains, corporate values, and business practices and the individual investment choices made based on this information will ultimately shape and fuel the global response to climate change. Support must be given to clean and green products and business enterprises instead of those that seek to profit at the cost of the destruction of our common home. As Electorate Pope Francis in his encyclical letter, Laudato Si’, reminds us that we need “leadership capable of striking out new paths and meeting the needs of the present with concern for all and without prejudice towards coming generations.573 Thus, the Commission calls on all global citizens to elect responsible leaders. Individual efforts will be for naught if those in power or those who make and influence policies are blind to the plight of the planet. Everyone must exercise their right to vote in favor of those who will champion the fundamental human right of present and future generations to live with dignity in a home safe from the grave and fatal impacts of climate change. 572 Expert Group on Climate Obligations of Enterprises, Principles on Climate Obligations of Enterprises (2018), at 30. 573 Laudato Si', supra note 304, para. 53.