The main source of greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union's energy sector is road transportation, accounting for 28 percent of the total emissions in 2021. This was closely followed by public electricity and heat production, which represented an additional 27 percent.
Distribution of energy sector greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021, by source
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EEA. "Distribution of Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions in The European Union (Eu-27) in 2021, by Source." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1000061/ghg-emissions-sources-energy-sector-european-union-eu/
EEA, Distribution of energy sector greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021, by source Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1000061/ghg-emissions-sources-energy-sector-european-union-eu/ (last visited April 19, 2024)
Distribution of energy sector greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021, by source [Graph], EEA, April 15, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1000061/ghg-emissions-sources-energy-sector-european-union-eu/