32 | Statistical Review | 2022
kt UK Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ) Emissions kt
UK Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ) Emissions
Energy Energy
Transport Transport
Industrial Industrial
Waste
Waste
1000 1200 1400 1600
1000 1200 1400 1600
0 200 400 600 800
0 200 400 600 800
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Source: NAEI Source: NAEI
The energy sector remains the highest emitter of SO 2 emissions in the UK, accounting for 74.6% of emissions in 2020. Emissions from that sector decreased by just 8%, compared to the 60.5% year-on-year decrease in transport sector SO 2 emissions. Overall, UK SO 2 emissions have decreased by 88% since 2000, including a 27.6% year-on-year decrease in 2020.
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