Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe fell by 4.0% in the first quarter of 2024
Greenhouse gas emissions were down by 4.0% in the European Union in the first quarter of this year, totalling 894 million tonnes of CO2-eq.
Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions are the release of gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change and global warming. Businesses measure emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 to understand their environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements and identify opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint. Emissions reporting has become a core element of corporate sustainability, climate disclosure and net zero strategies, driven by evolving regulations and investor expectations.
SustainabilityOnline reports on the latest developments in emissions reduction, including carbon accounting, climate disclosure, corporate reporting, decarbonisation and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are measuring and reducing emissions, improving data quality, strengthening climate governance, investing in low-carbon technologies and preparing for reporting frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). We also examine developments in renewable energy, carbon capture, sustainable transport, industrial decarbonisation and corporate climate strategy.
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