Combustion plants were the biggest contributor to verified emissions covered by the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2023, having emitted almost 650 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e). Emissions from fuel combustion, which mainly come from the power sector, accounted for roughly 60 percent EU ETS stationary installation emissions in 2023.
Verified emissions under the European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS) from 2005 to 2023, by activity sector
(in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Aviation has been included in the EU ETS since 2012. Emissions covered by all countries participating in the EU ETS. The sharp drop in aviation emissions from 2012 to 2013 reflects a change in the scope of aviation activities covered by the EU ETS.
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