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Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 4 percent lower than in Q1 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the built environment and manufacturing.
Cooperation is crucial to understanding Green Deal data
On 14 March 2023, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) organised a Green Deal Workshop to focus on key issues such as climate change, energy, the environment and nature and their associated challenges and...
SDG 13 Climate action
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 Climate Action. SDG 13 aims to tackle climate change caused by humans. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to restrict global warming...
SDG 14 Life below water
Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 Life below water. SDG 14 is aimed at protection and sustainable use of seas and oceans.
Greenhouse gas emissions 9 percent lower in 2022
In 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 9 percent lower than in 2021. This was mainly due to lower natural gas consumption in manufacturing, the built environment and agriculture
Emissions of greenhouse gases according to IPCC guide-lines
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions, calculated according to the IPCC directives, by source category
Green Deal: CBS working with partners for sustainable development data
Across the world, there is an increasing need for information on climate change and energy transition, environmental quality and circularity, and nature and biodiversity.
Greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent lower in Q3 2022
In Q3 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 4 percent. This is mainly because natural gas consumption was down.
Greenhouse gas emissions 9 percent lower in Q2 2022
In Q2 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 9 percent. This is mainly because natural gas consumption was down.
Greenhouse gas emissions 11 percent lower in Q1 2022
In Q1 2022, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 11 percent. This is mainly because natural gas consumption was down by a quarter.
Greenhouse gas emissions 2.1 percent higher in 2021
In 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 2.1 percent. This means that the sharp reduction of emissions in 2020 did not continue.
Greenhouse gas emissions lower in Q3 2021
IIn Q3 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decrease of 3 percent. The decrease is mainly due to lower electricity production.
CO2 emissions from biomass burning on the rise
In 2020 the combustion of biomass produced 19 megatonnes of CO2, 16 percent up on the previous year.
Climate and Energy Outlook 2021
The Netherlands Climate and Energy Outlook 2021 (KEV) is a joint publication by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, TNO Energy Transition, Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the Netherlands...
Greenhouse gas emissions almost back at pre-COVID level
In Q2 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 11 percent. This means emissions are nearing pre-COVID levels.
Greenhouse gas emissions higher in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 1.4 percent. This is mainly due to higher natural gas consumption for heating and higher electricity production.
Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change
Almost all Dutch people aged 18 and over believe the climate is changing; 6 percent do not believe in climate change or are unsure.
Quarterly estimates of greenhouse gas emissions
Quarterly estimates of greenhouse gas emission in accordance with the IPCC guidelines.
Greenhouse gas emissions 8 percent down in 2020
In 2020, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year decline of 8 percent to 166 megatonnes CO2 equivalent.
What is our greenhouse gas footprint?
What is our greenhousgas footprint?
How much greenhouse gas does the transport sector emit?
How much greenhouse gas does the transport sector emit?
How do emissions compare to economic growth?
How do emissions compare to economic growth?
Many aspects of well-being improving – but not all
Longer-term trends in many areas of well-being in the Netherlands are upwards, and some aspects have shown recent further improvement. There have also been deteriorations, particularly in the areas...
Climate change is firmly on the agenda in Zwolle
What existing data can be used to adapt to climate change, and what new data in this field does the region of Zwolle need most?
The Circular Economy: towards a lower use of resources
a statistical overview of the circular economy’s effects on the environment and raw material consumption