Netherlands

Netherlands's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Netherlands' public administration and defence services, and compulsory social security services (industry code 75) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 33,831,000 kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 2,952,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, with stationary combustion accounting for around 937,000 kg CO2e and mobile combustion for approximately 568,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6,975,000 kg CO2e, predominantly from purchased electricity at about 5,922,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were the largest component, totalling approximately 23,904,000 kg CO2e, with business travel representing the entirety of this scope. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 38,692,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 2,985,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 873,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 509,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 10,548,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing about 9,835,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 25,159,000 kg CO2e, solely attributed to business travel. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 33,932,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3,743,000 kg CO2e, with stationary combustion at about 724,000 kg CO2e and mobile combustion at approximately 520,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 9,434,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity at approximately 8,602,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 20,755,000 kg CO2e, entirely from business travel. The Netherlands has set ambitious climate commitments. Together with other EU member states, it aims to reduce carbon emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Furthermore, the Government of the Netherlands has committed to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.