Carbon dioxide emissions attributable to the manufacture of computer, electronic, communication and optical products in the United Kingdom totaled 882,800 metric tons in 2022. Despite seeing an annual increase since 2012, emissions from the manufacturing of these products have fallen by more than 20 percent when compared to 1990 levels. In 2021, there were approximately 5,700 enterprises in the computer, electronic and optical products manufacturing sector.
Carbon dioxide emissions from the manufacture of computer and electronic products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Includes the manufacture of computer, electronic, communication and optical products.
Supplementary notes
Figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, but exclude emissions within the United Kingdom which can be attributed to overseas residents and businesses.
Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2024). Carbon dioxide emissions from the manufacture of computer and electronic products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/485984/co2-emissions-from-the-manufacture-of-computer-products-uk/
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