The European telecommunications sector shows substantial variance in carbon emissions, with Poland emitting the highest CO2 at 180 Metric Tons per US Dollar, and Austria the least at 0.5. In 2023, emissions grew in Poland, Lithuania, France, and Spain, with Poland leading at 6.15%. Conversely, Germany and Austria saw the most significant declines with -11.35% and -16.06%, respectively, reflecting a broader trend of decreasing emissions in several Western European countries.
Future trends to watch:
- Increased adoption of green technologies could further reduce emissions, especially in countries with already declining trends like Germany and Austria.
- Eastern European nations may face pressure to improve emission standards, moderating the current higher levels.
- Policies and innovations targeting energy efficiency in telecommunications will likely shape the landscape by reducing carbon footprints across Europe.
Top countries in Air Emissions of Carbon Dioxide in Telecommunications by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Thousand US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 0.18 | 2023 | +3.08% | +6.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 0.052 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 0.023 | 2023 | +4.93% | +6.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 0.012 | 2023 | -4.65% | -0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 0.011 | 2023 | -1.83% | +1.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 0.01 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.009 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.006 | 2023 | -4.48% | -0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.006 | 2023 | 0% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.006 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.13% | View data |
