Briefing

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU25

July 10, 2006

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU25 - An analysis of 2004 data submitted to the UNFCCC

Key conclusions:

  • Between 1990 and 2004, GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions from transport increased by 32.2%, or 2 per cent per year on average;
  • The share of transport in total EU25 GHG emissions rose from 17% in 1990 to 24% in 2004;
  • Emissions from international aviation and shipping (outside Kyoto) have risen by 86 and 45% respectively, and accounted in 2004 for 22% of transport emissions.

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