Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK

Statistics report on greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)

Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK

This report presents facts and figures about greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom. It includes data on planet-warming gases like carbon dioxide and methane on a national and sectoral basis, as well as data on some of the biggest carbon polluters in the country. The report also provides emissions projections for the coming years and emission reduction targets.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Global carbon dioxide emissions 2010-2023, by select country
  • Basic Statistic Global CO₂ emissions change 1990-2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Global changes in GHG emissions 1990-2022, by select country
  • Premium Statistic Global cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land use 1850-2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Global share of cumulative CO₂ emissions 1750-2022, by select country

GHG emissions

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  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 1990-2023
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of greenhouse emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022, by gas
  • Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions in the UK 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the United Kingdom 1970-2023
  • Premium Statistic Methane (CH4) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK)1990-2022

Segments

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  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom 1990-2023, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2023, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2022, by gas and sector
  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2022, by subsector
  • Premium Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions in the United Kingdom 1990 -2022, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of methane emissions in the United Kingdom 2022, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Sectoral breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2022, by country

Key polluters

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  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions from the most polluting assets in the United Kingdom 2022, by source
  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions of power stations in the UK 2022, by installation
  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions in the UK 2022, by select company
  • Premium Statistic Biggest carbon dioxide emitters in Scotland 2023, by site

Outlook

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  • Premium Statistic Carbon budgets in the UK 2008-2037, by period
  • Premium Statistic Emission reduction targets in the UK 2012-2050, by period
  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions projections in the UK 2021-2034, by scenario
  • Premium Statistic Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040, by sector

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