Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2008

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Greenhouse gas country profile summaries:

(Extended country profiles available here.)

 

 EU-27 Country profiles

 EU-15 Country profiles

 Austria Country profile

 Belgium Country profile

 Bulgaria Country profile

 Cyprus Country profile

 Czech Republic Country profile

 Denmark Country profile

 Estonia Country profile

 Finland Country profile

 France Country profile

 Germany Country profile

 Greece Country profile

 Hungary Country profile

 Ireland Country profile

 Italy Country profile

 Latvia Country profile

 Lithuania Country profile

 Luxembourg Country profile

 Malta Country profile

 Netherlands Country profile

 Poland Country profile

 Portugal Country profile

 Romania Country profile

 Slovak Republic Country profile

 Slovenia Country profile

 Spain Country profile

 Sweden Country profile

 United Kingdom Country profile

 Iceland Country profile

 Liechtenstein Country profile

 Norway Country profile

 Switzerland Country profile

 Turkey Country profile

 Croatia Country profile

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Greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Europe in 1990 and 2006 Greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Europe in 1990 and 2006 For 1990 data, the population of the French overseas territories (DOM) provided by the French statistical office was added to the total population of France métropolitaine provided by Eurostat
EU 15 and EU-27 past and projected greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and gross value added (1990-2006) EU 15 and EU-27 past and projected greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and gross value added (1990-2006) Several countries did not report sectoral projections
Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production (1990-2006) Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production (1990-2006) The red bars show the factors that have an increasing effect on emissions and the green bars show the factors that have a reducing effect
Share of number of installations and emissions by size of installation (kt CO2), average 2005-2007 Share of number of installations and emissions by size of installation (kt CO2), average 2005-2007 Zero: emitters with verified zero emissions; mini: emitters below 0.5 kt CO2/yr; small: emitters of 0.5 to 50 kt CO2/yr; medium: emitters of 50 to 500 kt CO2/yr; large: emitters over 500 kt CO2/yr.
Non-energy related greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes in the EU-15 and EU-27 and gross value added (1990-2006) Non-energy related greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes in the EU-15 and EU-27 and gross value added (1990-2006) Several countries did not report sectoral projections
Greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe under the Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) relative to base-year emissions Greenhouse gas emission targets in Europe under the Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) relative to base-year emissions In Commission Decision 2006/944/EC determining the respective emission levels allocated to the Community and each of its Member States under the Kyoto Protocol, the respective emission levels were expressed in terms of tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Past and projected EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions compared with Kyoto target for 2008-2012 Past and projected EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions compared with Kyoto target for 2008-2012 2010 projections from Denmark and Luxembourg correspond to average projections for the whole 20082012 period
Decomposition analyses of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from passenger road transport and freight road transport (1990-2006) Decomposition analyses of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from passenger road transport and freight road transport (1990-2006) The red bars show the factors that have the effect of increasing emissions; the green bars show the factors that have a reducing effect
Greenhouse gas emissions per GDP in Europe in 2006 and percentage change between 1990 and 2006 Greenhouse gas emissions per GDP in Europe in 2006 and percentage change between 1990 and 2006 GDP at market prices here is measured in 2006 PPS, which is the suitable unit for benchmarking country performance in a particular year
Gaps between EU Kyoto and burden-sharing targets and projections for 2010 for the EU-15 Gaps between EU Kyoto and burden-sharing targets and projections for 2010 for the EU-15 Get us to Kyoto on time Emissions from the EU-15 were 3 % below 'base year' levels in 2006, according to the latest EEA data
Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from households (1990-2006) Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from households (1990-2006) The red bars show the factors that have the effect of increasing emissions; the green bars show the factors that have a reducing effect
EU-27 greenhouse gas emission trends and projections to 2020 EU-27 greenhouse gas emission trends and projections to 2020 EU-27 greenhouse gas emission trends and projections to 2020
Gaps between EU Kyoto and burden-sharing targets and projections for 2010 for EU Member States, EU candidate countries and other EEA member countries Gaps between EU Kyoto and burden-sharing targets and projections for 2010 for EU Member States, EU candidate countries and other EEA member countries
Share of fuel types for combined heat and power plants in 2006 Share of fuel types for combined heat and power plants in 2006 The most recent available data are for 2006
EU 15 and EU-27 past and projected greenhouse gas emissions from waste (1990-2006) EU 15 and EU-27 past and projected greenhouse gas emissions from waste (1990-2006) Several countries did not report sectoral projections
EU-15 and EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions from energy supply and use (excluding the transport sector) compared with energy demand EU-15 and EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions from energy supply and use (excluding the transport sector) compared with energy demand Several countries did not report sectoral projections
Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by main activity Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by main activity Emissions from international aviation and international maritime navigation, not covered by the Kyoto Protocol, are not included here
Changes in EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions by sector Changes in EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions by sector Some Member States did not report projections for all sectors or scenarios
Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (1990-2006) Decomposition analysis of the main factors influencing the development of EU-15 CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (1990-2006) The red bars show the factors that have an increasing effect on emissions and the green bars show the factors that have a reducing effect
Average specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars per fuel type, with targets (1995-2006) Average specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars per fuel type, with targets (1995-2006)
EU-15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production compared with electricity production in thermal power plants and final electricity consumption EU-15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from public electricity and heat production compared with electricity production in thermal power plants and final electricity consumption
Effect of the EU Emission Trading Scheme in 2010 Effect of the EU Emission Trading Scheme in 2010 Effect of the EU ETS = [cap allowed by the Commission for 2008-2012] [average verified emissions in 2005-2007]
Change in greenhouse gas emissions intensity in the EU, 1990-2006 Change in greenhouse gas emissions intensity in the EU, 1990-2006 The chart shows the change in the emission intensity of greenhouse gases (i.e
EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions and projections for the Kyoto period 2008-2012 EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions and projections for the Kyoto period 2008-2012 Note: The full effect of the EU Emission Trading Scheme is not reflected in all Member States´; projections.
Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by gas Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by gas Emissions from international aviation and international maritime navigation, not covered by the Kyoto Protocol, are not included here
Share of renewable electricity in gross electricity consumption in EU-27 in 2006 (and 2010 indicative targets) Share of renewable electricity in gross electricity consumption in EU-27 in 2006 (and 2010 indicative targets) Large hydro: hydropower stations with a capacity higher than 10 MW
Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by main emitting country Share of 2006 greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-27, by main emitting country
EU-15 and EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions from transport compared with transport volumes (passenger transport by car and freight transport by road) (1990-2006) EU-15 and EU-27 greenhouse gas emissions from transport compared with transport volumes (passenger transport by car and freight transport by road) (1990-2006) Several countries did not report sectoral projections
Total final energy consumption, EU-27 (1990-2005) Total final energy consumption, EU-27 (1990-2005)
Greenhouse gas emission trends for EU-27, EU-15 and EU-12, 1990-2006 Greenhouse gas emission trends for EU-27, EU-15 and EU-12, 1990-2006 Figure shows the GHG emission trends for EU-27, EU-15 and EU-12
Annual emissions and five-year rolling average of EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions (1990-2006) Annual emissions and five-year rolling average of EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions (1990-2006) The average greenhouse gas emission over five years is a rolling average of greenhouse gas emissions of the last five years
Projected changes in emissions in Europe in 2010 relative to 2006 Projected changes in emissions in Europe in 2010 relative to 2006 Countries are sorted by regional grouping (EU-15, EU-12, other EEA countries and Croatia) and ranked by projected change between 2006 and 2010 resulting from both existing and additional measures.
Changes in greenhouse gas emission trends in Europe between 1990 and 2006 Changes in greenhouse gas emission trends in Europe between 1990 and 2006
Share of renewable energy in final energy consumption, EU-27 (2005) and proposed targets for 2020 Share of renewable energy in final energy consumption, EU-27 (2005) and proposed targets for 2020
Changes in greenhouse gas emissions in Europe between 2005 and 2006 Changes in greenhouse gas emissions in Europe between 2005 and 2006
Estimated reductions for top eight CCPMs split by status (implemented/adopted or planned) in the EU-27 Estimated reductions for top eight CCPMs split by status (implemented/adopted or planned) in the EU-27 The quantification of the effect of planned policies and measures refers to a hypothetical without measures scenario
Gaps between 2010 projections and Kyoto targets Gaps between 2010 projections and Kyoto targets Countries are sorted by regional grouping (EU-15, EU-12, other EEA countries and Croatia) and ranked by relative gap between 2010 projections (including additional measures, carbon sinks and Kyoto mechanisms) and Kyoto target
EU-15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from households, compared with the number of permanently-occupied dwellings, heating degree days EU-15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from households, compared with the number of permanently-occupied dwellings, heating degree days
Share of combined heat and power in gross electricity production in 2006 Share of combined heat and power in gross electricity production in 2006 The most recent available data are for 2006
EU 15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction compared with value added and energy consumption EU 15 and EU-27 CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction compared with value added and energy consumption
Share of EU-15 sectors and key sources in 1990 and 2006 Share of EU-15 sectors and key sources in 1990 and 2006 Emissions from international aviation and international maritime navigation, not covered by the Kyoto Protocol, are not included here
Gaps between 2006 emissions and Kyoto targets, relative to base-year emissions Gaps between 2006 emissions and Kyoto targets, relative to base-year emissions Countries are sorted by regional grouping (EU-15, EU-12, other EEA countries and Croatia) and ranked by gap between their 2006 emissions and their Kyoto target (without use of Kyoto mechanisms).
EU ETS OTC (over-the-counter) closing prices 2005-2008 EU ETS OTC (over-the-counter) closing prices 2005-2008

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UK GHG and energy country profile UK GHG and energy country profile
Slovakia GHG and energy country profile Slovakia GHG and energy country profile
Poland GHG and energy country profile Poland GHG and energy country profile
Portugal GHG and energy country profile Portugal GHG and energy country profile
Romania GHG and energy country profile Romania GHG and energy country profile
Slovenia GHG and energy country profile Slovenia GHG and energy country profile
Spain GHG and energy country profile Spain GHG and energy country profile
Sweden GHG and energy country profile Sweden GHG and energy country profile
Italy GHG and energy country profile Italy GHG and energy country profile
Belgium GHG and energy country profile Belgium GHG and energy country profile
Greece GHG and energy country profile Greece GHG and energy country profile
Bulgaria GHG and energy country profile Bulgaria GHG and energy country profile
Austria GHG and energy country profile Austria GHG and energy country profile
Cyprus GHG and energy country profile Cyprus GHG and energy country profile
Malta GHG and energy country profile Malta GHG and energy country profile
Netherlands GHG and energy country profile Netherlands GHG and energy country profile
Croatia GHG and energy country profile Croatia GHG and energy country profile
France GHG and energy country profile France GHG and energy country profile
Czech Republic GHG and energy country profile Czech Republic GHG and energy country profile
Denmark GHG and energy country profile Denmark GHG and energy country profile
Latvia GHG and energy country profile Latvia GHG and energy country profile
Finland GHG and energy country profile Finland GHG and energy country profile
Estonia GHG and energy country profile Estonia GHG and energy country profile
Luxembourg GHG and energy country profile Luxembourg GHG and energy country profile
Germany GHG and energy country profile Germany GHG and energy country profile
Lithuania GHG and energy country profile Lithuania GHG and energy country profile
Hungary GHG and energy country profile Hungary GHG and energy country profile
Ireland GHG and energy country profile Ireland GHG and energy country profile
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