Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2008

Publication Created 16 Oct 2008 Published 16 Oct 2008
2 min read
Note: new versions are available!
Cover Image
Downloading: PDF document icon Greenhouse_gas_emission_trends_and_projections_in_Europe_2008.pdf — PDF document, 3.90 MB (4085211 bytes)
Publication Created 16 Oct 2008 Published 16 Oct 2008
2 min read
EEA Report No 5/2008

Download

  • Greenhouse_gas_emission_trends_and_projections_in_Europe_2008.pdf [3.9 MB]
    • See additional files

    Additional Files

     

    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

    See older versions.

    Related content

    Figures used

    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

    Related briefings

    Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy 2016 Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy 2016 This section presents country profiles containing key data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency for each EU Member State. These country profiles support and complement the assessment of progress towards climate and energy targets in Europe.
    Executive summary Executive summary Progress of the European Union and its Member States towards 2020 climate and energy targets.
    Annex 2 Progress towards renewable energy targets: data and methodology Annex 2 Progress towards renewable energy targets: data and methodology This annex provides technical details on the data and methods used by the EEA to track current and projected progress towards renewable energy targets in the EU.
    7. Progress towards Member States' energy efficiency targets 7. Progress towards Member States' energy efficiency targets This chapter presents the progress achieved by EU Member States towards their national targets on primary energy consumption. Member States had to set these indicative, non-binding targets on primary or final energy consumption for 2020 under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
    4. Progress of the European Union towards its renewable energy targets 4. Progress of the European Union towards its renewable energy targets This chapter presents the progress achieved by the European Union in developing renewable energy, in view of achieving its 2020 target. It also presents information on the development of renewable energy specifically for electricity, heating and cooling, and transport.
    5. Progress towards Member States' renewable energy targets 5. Progress towards Member States' renewable energy targets This chapter presents the current progress achieved by EU Member States towards their national targets on renewable energy. These targets, set under the Renewable Energy Directive, concern the use energy from renewable sources as a proportion of the total energy consumption.
    6. Progress of the European Union towards its energy efficiency targets 6. Progress of the European Union towards its energy efficiency targets This chapter presents the progress achieved by the European Union in reducing its energy consumption, in view of achieving its 2020 objective on energy efficiency
    Annex 3 Progress towards energy efficiency targets: data and methodology Annex 3 Progress towards energy efficiency targets: data and methodology This annex provides technical details on the data and methods used by the EEA to track current and projected progress towards energy efficiency targets in the EU.
    1. Overall progress towards the European Union's '20-20-20' climate and energy targets 1. Overall progress towards the European Union's '20-20-20' climate and energy targets This chapter presents a synthetic overview of the progress achieved by the EU and its Member States in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of energy from renewable sources and reducing energy consumption, in view of their 2020 targets.
    Annex 1 Progress towards greenhouse gas emission targets: data and methodology Annex 1 Progress towards greenhouse gas emission targets: data and methodology This annex provides technical details on the data and methods used by the EEA to track current and projected progress towards greenhouse gas emission targets in the EU.
    1. Overall progress towards the European Union's '20-20-20' climate and energy targets 1. Overall progress towards the European Union's '20-20-20' climate and energy targets This chapter presents a synthetic overview of the progress achieved by the EU and its Member States in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of energy from renewable sources and reducing energy consumption, in view of their 2020 targets.
    Executive summary Executive summary Progress of the European Union and its Member States towards 2020 climate and energy targets.

    See also

    Slovakia GHG and energy 2017 country profile Slovakia GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Greece GHG and energy 2017 country profile Greece GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Portugal GHG and energy 2017 country profile Portugal GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Czech Republic GHG and energy 2017 country profile Czech Republic GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Luxembourg GHG and energy 2017 country profile Luxembourg GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    UK GHG and energy 2017 country profile UK GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Cyprus GHG and energy 2017 country profile Cyprus GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy This section presents country profiles containing key data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency for each EU Member State. These country profiles support and complement the assessment of progress towards climate and energy targets in Europe.
    Hungary GHG and energy 2017 country profile Hungary GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Romania GHG and energy 2017 country profile Romania GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Lithuania GHG and energy 2017 country profile Lithuania GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Italy GHG and energy 2017 country profile Italy GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Austria GHG and energy 2017 country profile Austria GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Sweden GHG and energy 2017 country profile Sweden GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Malta GHG and energy 2017 country profile Malta GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Netherlands GHG and energy 2017 country profile Netherlands GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Bulgaria GHG and energy 2017 country profile Bulgaria GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Finland GHG and energy 2017 country profile Finland GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Ireland GHG and energy 2017 country profile Ireland GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Croatia GHG and energy 2017 country profile Croatia GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Latvia GHG and energy 2017 country profile Latvia GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Country profiles Country profiles
    France GHG and energy 2017 country profile France GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Belgium GHG and energy 2017 country profile Belgium GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Estonia GHG and energy 2017 country profile Estonia GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Slovenia GHG and energy 2017 country profile Slovenia GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Denmark GHG and energy 2017 country profile Denmark GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Spain GHG and energy 2017 country profile Spain GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Poland GHG and energy 2017 country profile Poland GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    Germany GHG and energy 2017 country profile Germany GHG and energy 2017 country profile
    References - Greenhouse gases and energy country profiles References - Greenhouse gases and energy country profiles
    Country profiles Country profiles
    Spain GHG and energy country profile Spain GHG and energy country profile
    UK GHG and energy country profile UK 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
    Slovakia GHG and energy country profile Slovakia GHG and energy country profile
    Slovenia GHG and energy country profile Slovenia GHG and energy country profile
    Poland GHG and energy country profile Poland GHG and energy country profile
    Sweden GHG and energy country profile Sweden GHG and energy country profile
    Ireland GHG and energy country profile Ireland GHG and energy country profile
    France GHG and energy country profile France GHG and energy country profile
    Croatia GHG and energy country profile Croatia GHG and energy country profile
    Lithuania GHG and energy country profile Lithuania GHG and energy country profile
    Cyprus GHG and energy country profile Cyprus GHG and energy country profile
    Estonia GHG and energy country profile Estonia GHG and energy country profile
    Bulgaria GHG and energy country profile Bulgaria GHG and energy country profile
    Germany GHG and energy country profile Germany GHG and energy country profile
    Greece GHG and energy country profile Greece GHG and energy country profile
    Netherlands GHG and energy country profile Netherlands GHG and energy country profile
    Czech Republic GHG and energy country profile Czech Republic GHG and energy country profile
    Hungary GHG and energy country profile Hungary GHG and energy country profile
    Italy GHG and energy country profile Italy GHG and energy country profile
    Latvia GHG and energy country profile Latvia GHG and energy country profile
    Austria GHG and energy country profile Austria GHG and energy country profile
    Belgium GHG and energy country profile Belgium GHG and energy country profile
    Denmark GHG and energy country profile Denmark GHG and energy country profile
    Luxembourg GHG and energy country profile Luxembourg GHG and energy country profile
    Finland GHG and energy country profile Finland GHG and energy country profile
    Malta GHG and energy country profile Malta GHG and energy country profile
    Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy Country profiles - greenhouse gases and energy This section presents country profiles containing key data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency for each EU Member State. These country profiles support and complement the assessment of progress towards climate and energy targets in Europe.
    Trends and projections in Europe 2016 Trends and projections in Europe 2016
    Trends and projections in Europe Trends and projections in Europe
    Cover Cover
    action-download-pdf action-download-pdf
    Back cover Back cover

    Permalinks

    Document Actions

    For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eea_report_2008_5 or scan the QR code.

    PDF generated on 20 Jul 2018, 04:50 PM

    Google QR
    Help us build a better climate and energy portal

    We are looking at ways to keep you informed about the most important data and developments about climate and energy in the EU.

    Help us by taking this survey!

    Subscriptions
    Sign up to receive our reports (print and/or electronic) and quarterly e-newsletter.
    Follow us
     
     
     
     
     
    European Environment Agency (EEA)
    Kongens Nytorv 6
    1050 Copenhagen K
    Denmark
    Phone: +45 3336 7100

    Engineered by: EEA Web Team

    Software version: EEA Plone KGS 18.7.13

    Software updated on 13 July 2018 08:36 from version 18.7.12

    Creative Commons Attribution License CMS login Site usage Software updates history Code for developers

    The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an agency of the European Union.
    Legal notice     EU flag