Greenhouse gas emissions fell 4% in the first quarter of 2024

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the power sector

Greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector in the first quarter of 2024 17 SportsLower than the same period in 2023. Coal use in the power sector fell as wind and solar generation increased. The sector used almost the same amount of natural gas.

As emissions fell sharply, the power sector’s share of total greenhouse gas emissions also fell: from 1Every 8In the first quarter of 2023, this figure will exceed 1%Every 5The first quarter of 2024 will see a 10% increase.

Reducing emissions in the built environment and transport sectors

In the first quarter of 2024, less natural gas was used to heat homes and buildings. As a result, emissions from the built environment 5 peopleGreenhouse gas emissions have been reduced. Emissions from the transport sector have also been reduced. 4 PercentSales were lower than the same period last year due to lower road traffic.

Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions increasing

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture 3 PercentThe demand for natural gas has increased in the first quarter of 2024. The industry has used more natural gas in power generation and other operations. This can be attributed to the decline in natural gas prices.

Manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions are almost the same

Manufacturing used slightly more natural gas but less oil. Overall, greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing were almost the same as in the first quarter of 2023.

CBS also calculated CO₂ Emissions from all domestic economic activities, according to national accounts. In contrast to emissions defined by the IPCC, this also includes CO₂ Emissions from international aviation and maritime transport and from biomass burning. In the following press release, CO₂ Emissions are described using the national accounts methodology.

Carbon monoxide₂ Dutch economy reduces emissions by more than 4%

In the first quarter of 2024, the Dutch economy emitted 4Every .1Reducing CO₂ Compared to the first quarter of 2023, GDP fell 0.7 P/E ratioCO2 emissions fell during the same period₂ The reduction in emissions is mainly due to a reduction in the use of coal in power stations and a decrease in the use of natural gas in homes and industry.

Total emissions are also related to weather conditions, with emissions lower when the weather is warmer. Taking this into account, the reduction in CO2 emissions₂ Emissions from the Dutch economy amount to 2.7%.

In the first quarter, CO₂ The total emissions from agriculture, mining, manufacturing and construction are zero.9 pointsHigher than the same period last year. Especially agriculture, carbon dioxide emissions are higher₂ Construction and manufacturing industries emit less CO2₂.

Transport sector emissions 1.2 percentage pointsNo more CO₂ Compared with a year ago, the added value Every 0.1This growth was mainly due to the aviation industry.₂ Aviation emissions are over Every 710% higher than in the first quarter of 2023. Every 9However, emissions from inland shipping and road transport were lower than in the same period last year.