Fuels Statistics 2023

Transport CO2 emissions

TRANSPORT CO 2 EMISSIONS

MtCO ₂ e

100 120 140 160

In 2021, road transportation emitted 91.5% of the total CO 2 emissions by the sector, equating to 99 MtCO 2 e. This is equivalent to 29% of all UK CO 2 emissions in 2021.

0 20 40 60 80

2001

2006 2021 Road Shipping Aviation Railways Other mobile 2011 2016 UK methane (CH4) emissions Source: DESNZ

UK METHANE (CH 4 ) EMISSIONS

MtCO ₂ e

100 120 140

UK methane emissions have decreased significantly since 2001 by 52%, largely attributed to the reduction achieved by the waste management sector. 2021 UK methane emissions were at 57 MtCO 2 e, a 1% reduction from 2020 levels.

0 20 40 60 80

2001 2021 Waste management Agriculture Energy LULUCF Other 2006 2011 2016

Source: DESNZ

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Fuels Statistics 2023

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