Greenhouse gas emissions from the EU energy sector have decreased by 20% since 2013

Between 2013 and 2024, the energy sector, which includes the supply of electricity, gas, hot water, and air conditioning, experienced the largest decrease in CO2 emissions, with a decline of 49%, equivalent to 512 million tons. Other sectors, such as the extractive industry, services, and manufacturing, also recorded significant decreases of over 10%. In contrast, emissions from transport and storage increased by 14%, while the construction sector saw a rise of 6%. At the level of the European Union, the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 34%, with notable reductions in Estonia, Ireland, and Finland. Romania had a decrease of 34.7%, while Malta reported an increase in emissions of 17%.