While most EU economic sectors saw emission increases in 2021, HFC emissions decreased
2023-05-10
The EU National Inventory Report (NIR) for GHG emissions, published on the UNFCCC website, shows that total GHG emissions (including Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, or LULUCF, and international aviation) increased in 2021 by 193 million tonnes, or 6.2%, compared to 2020, to reach 3,311 million tonnes CO2 equivalent in 2021. In contrast, HFC emissions decreased by 3 million tonnes CO2 equivalent, or 4.3%, compared to 2020.
