Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q3 2022

Statistics Netherlands also calculates CO emissions₂ by all Dutch economic activities according to the national accounts. In this case, the CO is also calculated in comparison with the emissions according to the IPCC definitions₂emissions from international aviation and maritime transport and emissions from combustion of biomass by individuals and companies belonging to the Dutch economy are included. In the message below, the CO₂emissions presented in accordance with the calculation method of the national accounts.

CO emissions₂ Dutch economy more than 4 percent lower

The CO₂emissions from the Dutch economy were ample in the third quarter 4 percentlower than in the same quarter of 2021, while gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3 in the same period.1 procent grew. Production was higher in almost all sectors of the economy, while CO₂emissions were lower. For example, emissions in industry, mineral extraction and construction fell by 15 procent, while the added value is 2.5 percentnt higher. The decrease in CO₂emissions were strongest in the petroleum industry.

The CO₂emissions from the transport sector in the third quarter of 2022 were virtually the same as in the third quarter of 2021. Dutch aviation emitted 19 percentt more than in the same quarter a year earlier. Despite this increase, aviation emissions were not yet at the same level as before the corona crisis. Inland shipping also emitted more than in the third quarter of 2021. On the other hand, emissions from road transport were 7 procents lower than in the third quarter of 2021. Maritime shipping also emitted less in the third quarter than a year earlier.