According to an Eco-Friendly Superhero Index, which ranks superhero’s contribution to the environment, Batman placed as the third least eco-friendly superhero.
Spiderman topped the rankings , assisted by using spider webs as his mode of transportation. This compares favourably with Batman, who can call on fossil fuel-thirsty cars, planes and helicopters.
The report was commissioned by SaveOnEnergy. Points were awarded along the following metrics:
• Ethos and background – What kind of homeland does the superhero hail from, and what are their attitudes towards planets and their ecosystems?
• Personal composition – Does the superhero possess a natural ability or power and how did they acquire it?
• Raw damage potential – How much could the superhero’s natural ability harm the planet?
• Choice of weapons – What kind of weapon(s) does the superhero wield and how does it impact the environment?
• Choice of transportation – does the superhero waste energy and fuel driving to their destination, or do they teleport or make greener travel choices?
Additionally, calculations were undertaken of each time a superhero caused or prevented damage to the environment.
