In 2023, the United States remained the leading contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and construction, with a slight decline of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Japan and Russia followed, with Japan decreasing by 0.99% and Russia experiencing a 0.52% increase. Germany, Canada, and Italy also noted declines, with Italy having the most significant reduction of 1.44%. Notably, emissions in Kazakhstan fell substantially by 8.63%, whereas Ukraine and the Czech Republic saw increases of 4.14% and 4.51%, respectively. Iceland had the most notable decrease in emissions, at 6.01%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Policies aimed at reducing emissions in industrialized countries could further decrease emissions in Europe and North America.
- Emerging markets like Ukraine and the Czech Republic may continue to experience growth in emissions due to industrial expansion.
- Technological advancements in manufacturing and construction may drive global emission reductions.
- Increased focus on renewable energy integration in manufacturing sectors.
Top countries in Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Manufacturing and Construction Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 37.48 | 2023 | -0.045% | -1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 15.3 | 2023 | +0.97% | -0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 10.1 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.42 | 2023 | +0.063% | -0.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 3.93 | 2023 | -0.0096% | -1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.01 | 2023 | -2.17% | -1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.79 | 2023 | +0.054% | -0.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.7 | 2023 | -1.39% | -2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 2.55 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.53 | 2023 | -1.29% | -0.39% | View data |