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Emission of greenhouse gasses from the Icelandic economy, all sectors 1995-2022

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5/4/2023
Kilotonnes of CO2 and CO2 equivalences, tonnes of all other gasses
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UMH31118
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Summary of release of greenhouse gasses from the Icelandic economy. The accounting is done according to sector division by Eurostat, which in turn is based on the NACE sector system (same as ISAT2008). The emissions are calculated using the methodology of IPPC, which is based on material and energy consumption. Data for the report was collected from industrial partners as well as data on import and export.

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The title for the sector A_U_Total renamed on september 10th 2021. Is now Total economy excl. household but was Total industry

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Households: Other

The Household-Other sector includes emissions from cooking coals, firewood, paint thinners and other volatile compounds and ventilators

Therein: Operations of Icelanders outside the territory

Operations outside the territory are a part of the economic emission accounting, but is not a part of the territorial emission inventories

Therein: Air transport operations abroad and international flights

International air transport and operations abroad are a part of the economic emission accounting, but is not a part of the territorial emission inventory

Therein: Fishing operations outside Icelandic waters

Fishing fleets that purchase fuels while fishing in international waters are a part of the economic emission accounting, but not a part of the territorial emission inventory reporting

Therein: Marine transport operations and international shipping

International marine transport operations by own or dry-leased vessels are a part of the economic emission accounts, but are not a part of the territorial inventory reports

Therein: Land transport abroad

Road transport by nationals abroad are a part of the economic emission accounts as long as the payment is eventually completed by transfer of national currency. These operations are not a part of the territorial inventory report

Not therein: Operations of non-residents on the territory

Operations of non-residents are not a part of the economic emission account (this is considered export). Most of these items are a part of the territorial inventory report

Not therein: Air transport operations of non-residents on the territory

Non resident airline operators are not a part of the Icelandic economy and therefore not included in the AEA. International air travel is not a part of the territorial inventory report, but domestic flights are included there

Not therein: Water operations of non-residents on the territory

Non-resident fishing and marine operators are not a part of the Icelandic economy and therefore not included here. Foreign fishing vessels operating outside the national waters and international marine transport are not a part of the territorial reports. Inland transportation and fishing operations within the Icelandic territorial waters should, however, be included

Not therein: Land transport operations of non-residents on the territory

Road transport of non-residents is not considered a part of the Icelandic economy (this is considered to be export). All road transport on the territory is, however, a part of the territorial inventory report